Author: | Naomi Conn Liebler | ISBN: | 9781134788729 |
Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | September 11, 2002 |
Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
Author: | Naomi Conn Liebler |
ISBN: | 9781134788729 |
Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
Publication: | September 11, 2002 |
Imprint: | Routledge |
Language: | English |
Shakespeare's Festive Tragedy is a unique look at the social and religious foundations of the tragic genre. Naomi Liebler asks whether it is possible to regard tragic heroes such as Coriolanus and King Lear as `sacrifical victims of the prevailing social order'.
A fascinating examination of Shakespearean tragedy, this extraordinary book will provoke excitment and controversy alike.
Shakespeare's Festive Tragedy is a unique look at the social and religious foundations of the tragic genre. Naomi Liebler asks whether it is possible to regard tragic heroes such as Coriolanus and King Lear as `sacrifical victims of the prevailing social order'.
A fascinating examination of Shakespearean tragedy, this extraordinary book will provoke excitment and controversy alike.