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William Shakespeare (Hardcover)

By: Rob Shaughnessy (Author)

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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.

In this concise, structured guide, Robert Shaughnessy:



  • introduces Shakespeare's life and works in context, providing crucial historical background

  • introduces each of Shakespeare's plays in turn, considering issues of historical context, contemporary criticism and performance history

  • provides a detailed discussion of 20th century Shakespearean criticism, exploring the theories, debates and discoveries that have shaped our understanding of Shakespeare today

  • looks at contemporary performance of Shakespeare on stage and screen

  • cross-references between sections of the guide to suggest links between texts, contexts and criticism

  • provides an annotated further reading section and detailed chronologies.



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

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