Description
Book SynopsisAims to promote sophisticated literary analysis through the concept of character. This study demonstrates the necessity of linking character analysis to texts' themes, issues and ideas, and encourages students to embrace the complexity of literary characters and the texts in which they appear.
Trade Review"Each book in the ‘Character Studies' series edited by Ashley Chantler is a recommended pick for high school and college-level libraries alike, providing fine literary analysis through concept of character which makes this an excellent choice for drama as well as literary students." -Midwest Book Review -- James A. Cox
'Great starting points for first-timers, and food for thought for familiars.' - Will Sharpe, The Shakespeare Bookshop Newsletter
mention in Bibliotheque d'Humanisme et Renaissance, Tome LXXII (2010)
Table of ContentsSeries Editor's Preface; Introduction: An Overview of Twelfth Night; 1. 'Characters' in Early Modern Drama; 2. Orsino; 3. Viola; 4. Sir Toby, Maria and Sir Andrew Aguecheek (and Fabian); 5. Feste; 6. Malvolio; 7. Olivia; 8. Antonio and Sebastian; Conclusion: Through the Characters to the Key Themes and Issues Bibliography of Further Reading; Index.
