William Shakespeare: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (700 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0198718624 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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If you think you might have failed to fully appreciate Shakespeare, whether owing to bad teaching or to less than first-rate performances, this is an excellent place to start exploring the life and work of probably the most celebrated dramatist not only in Britain but also throughout the world. Shiny New Books . Shiny New Books, Harriet Devine this is an excellent place to start exploring the life and work of probably the most celebrated dramatist not only in Britain but also throughout the world. So all in all I enjoyed this little book very much, and it made me want to go back to the plays themselves as well as to delve into some recent secondary works
He has edited The New Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare Studies and is General Editor (with Gary Taylor) of The Complete Oxford Shakespeare and co-author of William Shakespeare: A Textual Companion. Stanley Wells, described by Roy Hattersley as, "Our greates
Shawn Clerkin said Thorough Overview. While perhaps a little too reverent, Professor Wells' survey of the history and the works sheds light not just for the new fan but also Bardolaters, drawing links and themes in thoughtful and insightful ways.. The truth lies elsewhere Inkhorn It is an uncontested fact that there is no record that supports the idea Shakespeare had an education of any kind.It is an uncontested fact that both of Shakespeare's parents were illiterate, and that he left behind one daughter who was illiterate, and one who was functionally illiterate. There is no physical evidence that Shakespeare could write any more than his name, and you can google search his poorly formed signatures to verify this for yourself. There are no letters from Shakespe. Five Stars great book.
Examining the theatres and theatrical profession of the time, he also considers how Shakespeare experienced this world, both as an actor and as a writer. ABOUT THE SERIES:The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. In this new offering from Stanley Wells, the pre-eminent Shakespearian scholar, comes a Very Short Introduction to the life and writings of the world's greatest and best-known dramatists: William Shakespeare.Looking at his early life and education, Wells explores Shakespeare's social and intellectual background and the literary traditions on which Shakespeare drew. Examining Shakespeare's narrative poems, sonnets, and all of his plays, Wells outlines their sources, style, and originality over the course of Shakespeare's career, to consider the fundamental impact his work has had for subsequent generations. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.. Written with enthusiasm and flair by a scholar who has devoted a lifetime to the study of Shakespeare and his works, this is an engaging and authoritative introduction. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly