The Routledge Guide to William Shakespeare - Robert Shaughnessy - Paperback Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - 2010 - Engelsk - Booktok.dk

Description

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.