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Shakespeare: The Basics is a lively and accessible introduction to reading and studying Shakespeare. Exploring all aspects of Shakespeare's plays, Sean McEvoy considers the language, cultural contexts and modern interpretations.

This essential guide to a range of contemporary Shakespearean criticism explores and unpacks the different dramatic genres in which he wrote comedy, history, tragedy and romance. It also provides a wealth of relevant and concise information on the historical, social and political contexts in which the plays were produced and have been understood. Extensively updated throughout, the fourth edition provides:

         A comprehensive account of Shakespearean tragedy for students.

         An introduction to ecocritical, ethical and queer readings of the plays.

         Analysis of notable recent Shakespeare film

Shakespeare The Basics

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 1/31/2024
      ISBN-13 9781032449791
      978-1032449791
      ISBN-10 1032449799
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      Literary studies: general

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Shakespeare: The Basics is a lively and accessible introduction to reading and studying Shakespeare. Exploring all aspects of Shakespeare's plays, Sean McEvoy considers the language, cultural contexts and modern interpretations.

      This essential guide to a range of contemporary Shakespearean criticism explores and unpacks the different dramatic genres in which he wrote comedy, history, tragedy and romance. It also provides a wealth of relevant and concise information on the historical, social and political contexts in which the plays were produced and have been understood. Extensively updated throughout, the fourth edition provides:

               A comprehensive account of Shakespearean tragedy for students.

               An introduction to ecocritical, ethical and queer readings of the plays.

               Analysis of notable recent Shakespeare film

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