The Routledge Guide to William Shakespeare

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Drama History & Criticism, British
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Author: Robert Shaughnessy ISBN: 9781136855030
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 13, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Robert Shaughnessy
ISBN: 9781136855030
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 13, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Demystifying and contextualising Shakespeare for the twenty-first century, this book offers both an introduction to the subject for beginners as well as an invaluable resource for more experienced Shakespeareans.

In this friendly, structured guide, Robert Shaughnessy:

  • introduces Shakespeare’s life and works in context, providing crucial historical background
  • looks at each of Shakespeare’s plays in turn, considering issues of historical context, contemporary criticism and performance history
  • provides detailed discussion of twentieth-century Shakespearean criticism, exploring the theories, debates and discoveries that shape our understanding of Shakespeare today
  • looks at contemporary performances of Shakespeare on stage and screen
  • provides further critical reading by play
  • outlines detailed chronologies of Shakespeare’s life and works and also of twentieth-century criticism

The companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/shaughnessy contains student-focused materials and resources, including an interactive timeline and annotated weblinks.

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Demystifying and contextualising Shakespeare for the twenty-first century, this book offers both an introduction to the subject for beginners as well as an invaluable resource for more experienced Shakespeareans.

In this friendly, structured guide, Robert Shaughnessy:

The companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/shaughnessy contains student-focused materials and resources, including an interactive timeline and annotated weblinks.

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