Who was William Shakespeare? : an introduction to the life and works / Dympna Callaghan.
| Author/creator |
Callaghan, Dympna |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013. |
| Description | xii, 307 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Part I: The Life. Who was William Shakespeare? ; Writing ; Religion ; Status ; Theatre. -- Part II: The Plays. Comedies: Shakespeare's Social Life ; English and Roman Histories: Shakespeare's Politics ; Tragedies: Shakespeare in Love and Loss ; Romances: Shakespeare and Theatrical Magic. |
| Abstract | "A new study of Shakespeare's life and times, which illuminates our understanding and appreciation of his works. This book: 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."--Publisher's website. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2012022347 |
| ISBN | 9780470658468 (cloth) |
| ISBN | 0470658460 (cloth) |
| ISBN | 9780470658475 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0470658479 (pbk.) |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | PR2894 .C27 2013 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |