Why Shakespeare
An Introduction to the Playwright's Art
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Author
Publication
2006-06-22 - Continuum International Publishing Group
Language
English
Word Count
48,000 words, Guess
Page Count
192 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL8168049M
- ISBN-139780826418265
- ISBN-100826418260
- OCLC Control Number63703001
- OCLC Control Number1057400767
and 2 more
- Goodreads245882
- LibraryThing3919280
Classifications
- LCCPR2995.P56 2006
Description
"Writing for a small troupe of men and boys who performed on an almost bare stage, William Shakespeare dramatized an unparalleled range of stories and emotions through his wizardry with words, his uncanny understanding of the human spirit, and his genius for maximizing the talents of his actors. Working under conditions that today we would consider primitive, he made himself into the supreme playwright. Exactly how does Shakespeare achieve his effects? Why does he continue to enthrall audiences performance after performance, night after night, century after century? By concentrating on a dozen of his best-known plays, and analyzing their structural and theatrical elements as well as their distinctive language, inventive plotting, and unique characters this book demystifies Shakespeare for all theater lovers. With its down-to-earth and jargon-free approach, Why Shakespeare enables us to step behind the curtain to learn why Shakespeare is considered the greatest dramatist of all time."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
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