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Shakespeare

Shakespeare Contemporary literature

Shakespeare

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What makes Shakespeare's late plays so special? Through detailed analyses of key passages, Kate Aughterson shows how these plays portray a world of political intrigue, familial chaos and crisis, which teeters continually into tragedy: a world we can recognise today. Part I of this engaging study: . provides stimulating close readings of extracts from The Tempest, The Winter's Tale, Cymbeline and Pericles . examines major topics such as openings, endings, familial roles, stage properties, spectacle and song . offers suggestions for further work and summarizes the methods of analysis. Part II supplies essential background material, including: . detailed accounts of Shakespeare's literary and historical contexts . samples from important critical works and performances. With a helpful Further Reading section, this illuminating volume is ideal for anyone who wishes to appreciate and explore Shakespeare's late plays for themselves.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
296
Release Date:
2013-11-18
Publication Date:
2017-05-15
Publisher:
Red Globe Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
023036862X
ISBN13:
9780230368620
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
506 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
20 cm
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