Demystifying and contextualising Shakespeare for the twenty-first century; this book offers both an introduction to the subject for beginners as well as an invaluable resource for more experienced Shakespeareans.In this friendly; structured guide; Robert Shaughnessy: introduces Shakespearersquo;s life and works in context; providing crucial historical backgroundlooks at each of Shakespearersquo;s plays in turn; considering issues of historical context; contemporary criticism and performance history provides detailed discussion of twentieth-century Shakespearean criticism; exploring the theories; debates and discoveries that shape our understanding of Shakespeare today looks at contemporary performances of Shakespeare on stage and screen provides further critical reading by playoutlines detailed chronologies of Shakespearersquo;s life and works and also of twentieth-century criticismThe companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/shaughnessy contains student-focused materials and resources; including an interactive timeline and annotated weblinks.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. BeautifulBy KarbearLooks like the description given and everything is easy to read. I am really enjoying learning the pieces in this book! Also bought the first volume.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent!By M. Brian StoneExcellent Service; Great product.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Bach to BachBy Anthony MoresiI appreciate what the Kalmus press has done to give helpful footnotes for the ornamentation and the score layout is very clean and spaced well. A good "easy" read; that is relatively easy...if you know the pieces in this book youll know what Im talking about!