Fathers and Sons in Shakespeare

The Debt Never Promised

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, British, Nonfiction, Entertainment, Drama, Shakespeare
Cover of the book Fathers and Sons in Shakespeare by Fred B. Tromly, University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Fred B. Tromly ISBN: 9781442699069
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division Publication: May 1, 2010
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Fred B. Tromly
ISBN: 9781442699069
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
Publication: May 1, 2010
Imprint:
Language: English

Some of Shakespeare's most memorable male characters, such as Hamlet, Prince Hal, and Edgar, are defined by their relationships with their fathers. In Fathers and Sons in Shakespeare, Fred B. Tromly demonstrates that these relationships are far more complicated than most critics have assumed. While Shakespearean sons often act as their fathers' steadfast defenders, they simultaneously resist paternal encroachment on their autonomy, tempering vigorous loyalty with subtle hostility.

Tromly's introductory chapters draw on both Freudian psychology and Elizabethan family history to frame the issue of filial ambivalence in Shakespeare. The following analytical chapters mine the father-son relationships in plays that span Shakespeare's entire career. The conclusion explores Shakespeare's relationship with his own father and its effect on his fictional depictions of life as a son. Through careful scrutiny of word and deed, the scholarship in Fathers and Sons in Shakespeare reveals the complex attitude Shakespeare's sons harbour towards their fathers.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Some of Shakespeare's most memorable male characters, such as Hamlet, Prince Hal, and Edgar, are defined by their relationships with their fathers. In Fathers and Sons in Shakespeare, Fred B. Tromly demonstrates that these relationships are far more complicated than most critics have assumed. While Shakespearean sons often act as their fathers' steadfast defenders, they simultaneously resist paternal encroachment on their autonomy, tempering vigorous loyalty with subtle hostility.

Tromly's introductory chapters draw on both Freudian psychology and Elizabethan family history to frame the issue of filial ambivalence in Shakespeare. The following analytical chapters mine the father-son relationships in plays that span Shakespeare's entire career. The conclusion explores Shakespeare's relationship with his own father and its effect on his fictional depictions of life as a son. Through careful scrutiny of word and deed, the scholarship in Fathers and Sons in Shakespeare reveals the complex attitude Shakespeare's sons harbour towards their fathers.

More books from University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division

Cover of the book Looking Into Providences by Fred B. Tromly
Cover of the book Kegan Paul – A Victorian Imprint by Fred B. Tromly
Cover of the book Unbound by Fred B. Tromly
Cover of the book Body & Soul by Fred B. Tromly
Cover of the book Nidrstigningar Saga by Fred B. Tromly
Cover of the book The Lubicon Lake Nation by Fred B. Tromly
Cover of the book The Suburban Land Question by Fred B. Tromly
Cover of the book Broadcasting Policy in Canada, Second Edition by Fred B. Tromly
Cover of the book Making National News by Fred B. Tromly
Cover of the book Growing into Resilience by Fred B. Tromly
Cover of the book Contours of the Nation by Fred B. Tromly
Cover of the book Egil, the Viking Poet by Fred B. Tromly
Cover of the book The People of New France by Fred B. Tromly
Cover of the book Three Cartularies from Thirteenth Century Auxerre by Fred B. Tromly
Cover of the book Encyclopedic Dictionary of Semiotics, Media, and Communication by Fred B. Tromly
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy