Who Was William Shakespeare?

von Dympna Callaghan

320 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A new study of Shakespeare's life and times, which illuminates our understanding and appreciation of his works. - Combines an accessible fully historicised treatment of both the life and the plays, suited to both undergraduate and popular audiences - Looks at 24 of the most significant plays and the sonnets through the lens of various aspects of Shakespeare's life and historical environment - Addresses four of the most significant issues that shaped Shakespeare's career:  education, religion, social status, and theatre - Examines theatre as an institution and the literary environment of early modern London - Explains and dispatches conspiracy theories about authorship

• Reihe: Wiley-Blackwell
• ISBN: 9780470658475
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.12.2012
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons