Reading Shakespeare
Format: Paperback
ISBN13: 9781352004366
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An essential introductory text that provides students with a lively and enjoyable tour of Shakespeare's life, his writing career and the theatre of his time. Concise yet comprehensive, the guide examines the texts of twenty widely-studied plays, and the Sonnets, illuminating both their original contexts and their later reception. Lucidly written, with no jargon, this is an invaluable overview of Shakespeare's life and works for students who may be studying Shakespeare for the first time.This is an ideal set text for modules on Shakespeare, Jacobean Drama or Renaissance/ Early Modern Literature which may be offered at all levels of an undergraduate Literature degree. In addition it is a helpful resource for students who may be studying Shakespeare's plays as part of a taught postgraduate degree in Literature.New to this Edition:- New material on politics and history- Clearer chapter titles and explanation of the scope and rationale of the book- Updated and expanded bibliography with more on gender, performance, politics and history
| ISBN-13 | 9781352004366 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1352004364 |
| Weight | 0.50 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.06 x 0.44 x 7.81 In |
| List Price | $29.95 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 184 pages |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Published On | 2018-11-13 |
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