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Shakespeare: The Basics

Shakespeare: The Basics

Sean McEvoy

Aiming to demystify Shakespeare's plays, this title provides a general introduction to the plays. Illustrating how interpretations of Shakespeare are linked to cultural and political contexts, it covers topics such as Shakespeare's language; the plays as performance texts; the cultural and political contexts of the plays; and more.
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Summary

The second edition of this best-selling guide demystifies Shakespeare’s plays and brings critical ideas within a beginner’s grasp. The text provides a thorough general introduction to the plays, based on the exciting new approaches shaping the field of Shakespeare studies.

Demonstrating how interpretations of Shakespeare are linked to cultural and political contexts, and providing readings of the most frequently studied plays in the light of contemporary critical thought, Shakespeare: The Basics explores:

  • Shakespeare’s language
  • the plays as performance texts
  • the cultural and political contexts of the plays
  • early modern theatre practice
  • new understandings of the major genres.

Fully updated to include discussion of criticism and performance in the last five years, a new chapter on Shakespeare on film, and a broader critical approach, this book is the essential resource for all students of Shakespeare.

Product Description

Title - Shakespeare: The Basics

Edition -

Author - Sean McEvoy

ISBN 13 - 9780415362467

Imprint - Routledge

Publisher - Taylor & Francis Ltd

Date Published - 28/06/2006

Prize -

No. of pages - 304

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 140 x 216 x mm

Weight - 340 g

Languages - English