Shakespeare: the seven ages of human experience
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TextPublication details: Oxford Blackwell 2005Edition: 2ndDescription: 264pISBN: 1405127538Subject(s): Shakespeare, William | English literature | Maturation (Psychology) in literature | Aging in literature | Human beings in literatureDDC classification: 822.33 Summary: The extended second edition of this inspiring introduction to Shakespeare offers readers more insights into what makes Shakespeare great, and why we still read and perform his works.
A highly innovative introduction to the extraordinary phenomenon of Shakespeare
Explores Shakespeare's works through the "Seven Ages of Man", from childhood to "second childishness and mere oblivion"
Now includes more material on fathers and sons, the perils of courtship, the circumstances of Shakespeares own life, the performance history of his plays on stage and on screen, and more
A new final chapter on "Shakespeare Today" looks at the remarkable diversity of interpretations in modern criticism and performance of Shakespeare
Discusses a wide range of plays and poems
Suitable for both non-specialist readers, and scholars seeking a fresh approach to the study of Shakespeare
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Includes index.
The extended second edition of this inspiring introduction to Shakespeare offers readers more insights into what makes Shakespeare great, and why we still read and perform his works.
A highly innovative introduction to the extraordinary phenomenon of Shakespeare
Explores Shakespeare's works through the "Seven Ages of Man", from childhood to "second childishness and mere oblivion"
Now includes more material on fathers and sons, the perils of courtship, the circumstances of Shakespeares own life, the performance history of his plays on stage and on screen, and more
A new final chapter on "Shakespeare Today" looks at the remarkable diversity of interpretations in modern criticism and performance of Shakespeare
Discusses a wide range of plays and poems
Suitable for both non-specialist readers, and scholars seeking a fresh approach to the study of Shakespeare
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