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Item Details
Title:
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THE ROUTLEDGE GUIDE TO WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
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By: |
Robert Shaughnessy |
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Paperback |
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£36.99 |
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£33.29 |
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£3.70 |
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ISBN 10: |
0415275407 |
ISBN 13: |
9780415275408 |
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Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
Pub. date: |
14 December, 2010 |
Pages: |
504 |
Description: |
William Shakespeare is one of the most widely studied and culturally significant writers of all time, his language interwoven through popular reference and imaginings of the Western canon. This title introduces Shakespeare's life, works, and his plays, considering issues of historical context, performance history, and contemporary criticism. |
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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: * 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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UK |
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Routledge |
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Returnable |
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