The Merry Wives of Windsor: New Critical Essays (Shakespeare Criticism)
The Merry Wives of Windsor: New Critical Essays (Shakespeare Criticism)
The Merry Wives of Windsor is a much neglected comedy by Shakespeare. Initially popular, it was subsequently dismissed and marginalised as one of his weakest plays. However, recent developments in feminist, ecocritical and new historicist criticism have led to a revival of interest, and this collection of 18 essays by top Shakespeare scholars sheds new light on the play.
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The Merry Wives of Windsor has recently experienced a resurgence of critical interest. At times considered one of Shakespeare’s weaker plays, it is often dismissed or marginalized; however, developments in feminist, ecocritical and new historicist criticism have opened up new perspectives and this collection of 18 essays by top Shakespeare scholars sheds fresh light on the play. The detailed introduction by Phyllis Rackin and Evelyn Gajowski provides a historical survey of the play and ties into an evolving critical and cultural context. The book’s sections look in turn at female community/female agency; theatrical alternatives; social and theatrical contexts; desire/sexuality; nature and performance to provide a contemporary critical analysis of the play.
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Title - The Merry Wives of Windsor: New Critical Essays (Shakespeare Criticism)
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ISBN 13 - 9780415845045
Imprint - Routledge
Publisher - Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date Published - 11/09/2014
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Binding Type - Hardback
Dimensions - 156 x 234 x mm
Weight - 690 g
Languages - English