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Shakespeare

The Basics

By: Sean McEvoy

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Paperback | 31 October 2024 | Edition Number 4

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284 Pages

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Shakespeare: The Basics is a lively and accessible introduction to reading and studying Shakespeare. Exploring all aspects of Shakespeareâs 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 â" 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 films and productions.

· Enhanced contextual material on race and empire, gender roles and the theatre in politics.

With fully updated further reading throughout and a wide range of case studies and examples, Shakespeare: The Basics is an indispensable introduction for college and university students of literature and theatre, but also for anyone with an interest in the worldâs most influential dramatist.

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