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  Shakespeare: The Basics (The Basics) (Paperback) By (author) Sean McEvoy

  

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  Short Description for ShakespeareAiming to demystify Shakespeare's plays, this title provides a general introduction to the plays. Illustrating how interpretations of Shakespeare are linked to cultural and political contexts, it covers topics such as Shakespeare's language; the plays as performance texts; the cultural and political contexts of the plays; and more.
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  • Publisher: ROUTLEDGE
  • Published: 28 June 2006
  • Format: Paperback 304 pages
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  • Categories: Shakespeare Plays | Literary Studies: Plays & Playwrights | Shakespeare Studies & Criticism
  • ISBN 13: 9780415362467 ISBN 10: 0415362466
  • Sales rank: 179,593

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• Now in its second edition, this best-selling guide demystifies Shakespeare's plays and brings critical ideas within a beginner's grasp. Aimed squarely at the student new to the area, the text provides a thorough general introduction to the plays, based on the exciting new approaches shaping the field of Shakespeare studies. Illustrating how interpretations of Shakespeare are linked to cultural and political contexts, and providing readings of the most frequently studied plays in the light of contemporary critical thought, "Shakespeare: The Basics" is a refreshingly clear guide to: Shakespeare's language; the plays as performance texts; the cultural and political contexts of the plays; early modern theatre practice; and new understandings of the major genres. Fully updated to include discussion of criticism and performance in the last five years, a new chapter on Shakespeare on film, and a broader critical approach, this book is the essential resource for all students of Shakespeare.