Twelfth Night: A Critical Reader (Hardcover, New)

"Twelfth Night "is the most mature and fully developed of Shakespeare's comedies and, as well as being one of his most popular plays, represents a crucial moment in the development of his art. Assembled by leading scholars, this guide provides a comprehensive survey of major issues in the contemporary study of the play.Throughout the book chapters explore such issues as the play's critical reception from John Manningham's account of one of its first performances to major current comentators like Stephen Greenblatt; the performance history of the play, from Shakespeare's day to the present and key themes in current scholarship, from issues of gender and sexuality to the study of comedy and song."Twelfth Night: A Critical Guide" also includes a complete guide to resources available on the play - including critical editions, online resources and an annotated bibliography - and how they might be used to aid both the teaching and study of Shakespeare's enduring comedy.

General

Imprint:	The Arden Shakespeare
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Arden Early Modern Drama Guides
Release date:	November 2013
First published:	2014
Volume editors:	Alison Findlay • Liz Oakley-Brown (Senior Lecturer)
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	304
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-4411-2878-2
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > 16th to 18th centuries Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Plays & playwrights > 16th to 18th centuries > Shakespeare studies & criticism Promotions
LSN:	1-4411-2878-6
Barcode:	9781441128782

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