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Sir Stanley Wells is one of the world's greatest authorities on
William Shakespeare. Here he brings a lifetime of learning and
reflection to bear on some of the most tantalising questions about
the poet and dramatist that there are. How did he think, feel, and
work? What were his relationships like? What did he believe about
death? What made him laugh? This freshly thought and immensely
engaging study wrestles with fundamental debates concerning
Shakespeare's personality and life. The mysteries of how
Shakespeare lived, whom and how he loved, how he worked, how he
produced some of the greatest and most abidingly popular works in
the history of world literature and drama, have fascinated readers
for centuries. This concise, crystalline book conjures illuminating
insights to reveal Shakespeare as he was. Wells brings the writer
and dramatist alive, in all his fascinating humanity, for readers
of today.
The Boar's Head Theatre, first published in 1972, provides an
account of one of the Elizabethan inn-yard theatres. It is a
reconstruction of considerable importance in our understanding of
the performance conditions affecting Elizabethan drama, the mode of
presentation and the nature of the audience. C. J. Sisson
(1885-1966) was known especially for his research into Elizabethan
court cases and the light they can throw on the literature and
drama of the period. His discoveries included material on the
Elizabethan inn-yard theatres which provides unquestionable
evidence of great importance in relation to the evolution of the
theatre in England. This book, which has been edited for
publication by Stanley Wells, was to have been his major work on
the subject. Historians of the theatre of this period will find
this book indispensable, and those with a more general interest in
the greatest age of English drama will be engrossed by the detailed
and intimate glimpses of the theatre world which this story
affords.
How can we look afresh at Shakespeare as a writer of sonnets? What
new light might they shed on his career, personality, and
sexuality? Shakespeare wrote sonnets for at least thirty years, not
only for himself, for professional reasons, and for those he loved,
but also in his plays, as prologues, as epilogues, and as part of
their poetic texture. This ground-breaking book assembles all of
Shakespeare's sonnets in their probable order of composition. An
inspiring introduction debunks long-established biographical myths
about Shakespeare's sonnets and proposes new insights about how and
why he wrote them. Explanatory notes and modern English paraphrases
of every poem and dramatic extract illuminate the meaning of these
sometimes challenging but always deeply rewarding witnesses to
Shakespeare's inner life and professional expertise. Beautifully
printed and elegantly presented, this volume will be treasured by
students, scholars, and every Shakespeare enthusiast.
First published in 1970. This book examines the areas of plays that
are dependent upon the art of the theatre and the fluidity of
interpretation to which this gives rise. It discusses the printing
of plays and the limited attempts that have have been made to
convey theatrical experience, taking as a particular example a
masque by Ben Jonson. Finally, some of the problems created by the
instability of theatrical art
First published in 1988, Perymedes and the Blacksmith and Pandosto
by Robert Greene: A Critical Edition considers two prose works by
Robert Greene - Perymedes the Blacksmith and Pandosto - alongisde a
critical commentary, including, in relation to Perymedes the
Blacksmith, an examination of Perymedes as a framework tale and an
exploration of the poems, and, in relation to Pandosto, a
consideration of the analogues and sources and the popularity of
Pandosto.
Originally published in 1986. Among the most frequently performed
and high admired of Shakespeare's plays, Twelfth Night is examined
here in this collection of writings from well-known essayists and
scholars. The chapters present to the modern reader discussions of
the play to enhance understanding and study of both the text and
performances. Opening essays address individual characters; then
some accounts of its potential and theatrical reviews are included;
finally followed by critical studies looking at various parts and
themes. The editor's introduction explains the usefulness of each
chapter and gives an overview of the selection.
Originally published in 1986. Among the most frequently performed
and high admired of Shakespeare's plays, Twelfth Night is examined
here in this collection of writings from well-known essayists and
scholars. The chapters present to the modern reader discussions of
the play to enhance understanding and study of both the text and
performances. Opening essays address individual characters; then
some accounts of its potential and theatrical reviews are included;
finally followed by critical studies looking at various parts and
themes. The editor's introduction explains the usefulness of each
chapter and gives an overview of the selection.
Thomas Dekker's The Shoemaker's Holiday is one of the most popular
of Elizabethan plays, entertaining, racy and vivid in its
characterisation. Revealing a vital portrait of Elizabethan London
and the interaction of social classes within the city, its social
commentary is on the whole optimistic, though darker tones are
discernible. The play has the whole optimistic, though darker tones
are discernible. The play has had a lively history of performance
on both the professional and amateur stage; the roles of Simon and
Madgy Eyre in particular have proved worthy vehicles for the
talents of such performers as Sir Donald Wolfit and Dame Edith
Evans, and a notable production was directed by Orson Wells. The
editors offer a study of the text; a historical and critical
introduction, which includes a study of the play's relationship
with contemporary life and drama and of its place in Dekker's work;
a stage history' a detailed commentary and a reprint of source
materials. -- .
First published in 1970. This book examines the areas of plays that
are dependent upon the art of the theatre and the fluidity of
interpretation to which this gives rise. It discusses the printing
of plays and the limited attempts that have have been made to
convey theatrical experience, taking as a particular example a
masque by Ben Jonson. Finally, some of the problems created by the
instability of theatrical art
First published in 1988, Perymedes and the Blacksmith and Pandosto
by Robert Greene: A Critical Edition considers two prose works by
Robert Greene - Perymedes the Blacksmith and Pandosto - alongisde a
critical commentary, including, in relation to Perymedes the
Blacksmith, an examination of Perymedes as a framework tale and an
exploration of the poems, and, in relation to Pandosto, a
consideration of the analogues and sources and the popularity of
Pandosto.
'It reads as freshly today as it did fifty years ago, when it surprised everyone with its originality and daring, an intriguing blend of personal insight and solid detective-work. If ever a word-book deserved to be called a classic, it is this.' - David Crystal
The second Oxford edition of Shakespeare's Complete Works
reconsiders every detail of their text and presentation in the
light of modern scholarship. The nature and authority of the early
documents are re-examined, and the canon and chronological order of
composition freshly established. Spelling and punctuation are
modernized, and there is a brief introduction to each work, as well
as an illuminating and informative General Introduction. Included
here for the first time is the play The Reign of King Edward the
Third as well as the full text of Sir Thomas More. This new edition
also features an essay on Shakespeare's language by David Crystal,
and a bibliography of foundational works.
This book, first published in 1964, is devoted to Thomas Nashe.
Shakespeare's plays have many apparent echoes of his matter and
style; he was one of the most adventurous and successful of those
who tried to explore the possibilities of the language and to
embellish it was an eloquence both learned and popular. Moreover,
he is a conscientious and delighted portrayer of the London of his
time; he combines the interests of a Mayhew with the exuberance of
a Dylan Thomas. This book will be of interest to students of
literature.
The Boar's Head Theatre, first published in 1972, provides an
account of one of the Elizabethan inn-yard theatres. It is a
reconstruction of considerable importance in our understanding of
the performance conditions affecting Elizabethan drama, the mode of
presentation and the nature of the audience. C. J. Sisson
(1885-1966) was known especially for his research into Elizabethan
court cases and the light they can throw on the literature and
drama of the period. His discoveries included material on the
Elizabethan inn-yard theatres which provides unquestionable
evidence of great importance in relation to the evolution of the
theatre in England. This book, which has been edited for
publication by Stanley Wells, was to have been his major work on
the subject. Historians of the theatre of this period will find
this book indispensable, and those with a more general interest in
the greatest age of English drama will be engrossed by the detailed
and intimate glimpses of the theatre world which this story
affords.
This volume presents a winning selection of the very best essays
from the long and distinguished career of Stanley Wells, one of the
most well-known and respected Shakespeare scholars in the world.
Wells's accomplishments include editing the entire canon of
Shakespeare plays for the ground-breaking Oxford Shakespeare, and
over his lifetime he has made significant contributions to debates
over literary criticism of the works, genre study, textual theory,
Shakespeare's afterlife in the theatre, and contemporary
performance. The volume is introduced by Peter Holland, and its
thirty chapters are divided into themed sections: 'Shakespearian
Influences', 'Essays on Particular Works', 'Shakespeare in the
Theatre', and 'Shakespeare's Text'. An afterword by Margreta de
Grazia concludes the volume.
This book, first published in 1964, is devoted to Thomas Nashe.
Shakespeare's plays have many apparent echoes of his matter and
style; he was one of the most adventurous and successful of those
who tried to explore the possibilities of the language and to
embellish it was an eloquence both learned and popular. Moreover,
he is a conscientious and delighted portrayer of the London of his
time; he combines the interests of a Mayhew with the exuberance of
a Dylan Thomas. This book will be of interest to students of
literature.
Shakespeare: A Playgoer's & Reader's Guide is your essential
companion to all Shakespeare's extant works (as well as those known
to be lost). Two of our most eminent Shakespeare scholars guide us
through his sonnets, his poems, and his plays, providing the reader
with detailed scene-by-scene plot synopses, cast lists, notes on
the texts and sources, discussions of artistic features, and
accounts of significant productions on stage and screen. Derived
from the acclaimed Oxford Companion to Shakespeare, and fully
updated to reflect the latest scholarship and most recent notable
productions, it is the ideal compact guide for students and
theatre-goers needing a helpful plot summary, or readers wishing to
browse on fascinating background information.
'It reads as freshly today as it did fifty years ago, when it surprised everyone with its originality and daring, an intriguing blend of personal insight and solid detective-work. If ever a word-book deserved to be called a classic, it is this.' - David Crystal
'Eric was a human lexicographer, like Samuel Johnson. He was a philologist rather than a linguist. He knew what Chomsky was doing and what had happened to phonology in Prague, but he eschewed the strict scientific approach. Linguistics is scared of semantics and prefers to concentrate on structures, leaving the study of the meaning of words to anthropologists - or, perhaps with misgivings, to Johnsonian word-lovers like Eric Partridge.' - Anthony Burgess
'It reads as freshly today as it did fifty years ago, when it surprised everyone with its originality and daring, an intriguing blend of personal insight and solid detective-work. If ever a word-book deserved to be called a classic, it is this.' - David Crystal
The Oxford Shakespeare offers authoritative texts from leading
scholars in editions designed to interpret and illuminate the plays
for modern readers - a new, modern-spelling text, based on the
Quarto text of 1608 - on-page commentary and notes explain meaning,
staging, allusions and much else - detailed introduction considers
composition, sources, performances and changing critical attitudes
to the play - illustrated with production photographs and related
art - includes 'The Ballad of King Lear' and related offshoots -
full index to introduction and commentary - durable sewn binding
for lasting use 'not simply a better text but a new conception of
Shakespeare. This is a major achievement of twentieth-century
scholarship.' Times Literary Supplement ABOUT THE SERIES: For over
100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest
range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume
reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most
accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including
expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to
clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and
much more.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
PublishingA AcentsAcentsa A-Acentsa Acentss Legacy Reprint Series.
Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks,
notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this
work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of
our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's
literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of
thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of intere
From the dean of Shakespeare studies comes a lively, entertaining
work of biography that firmly locates Shakespeare within the
hectic, exilarating world in which he lived and worked.
Theatre in Shakespeare's day was a growth industry. Everyone knew
everyone else, and they all sought to learn, borrow, or steal from
one another. Stanley Wells explores the theatre world from behind
the scenes, examining how the great actors of the time influenced
Shakespeare's work. He writes about the lives and works of the
other major writers of the day and discusses Shakespeare's
relationships-sometimes collaborative--with each of them.
Throughout, Wells shares his vast knowledge of the period,
re-creating and celebrating the sheer richness and variety of the
social and cultural milieus that gave rise to the greatest writer
in our language.
'Therefore they thought it good you hear a play And frame your mind to mirth and merriment' Shakespearean comedy has as much to do with the structure and movement of the drama as with the wit of its dialogue or the humour of its characters. In these four comedies there is a near-tragic crisis at which disaster or happiness may ensue, but the overriding force of goodwill and the power of understanding, love and generosity brings us through to a joyful conclusion. In comedy, 'sweet are the uses of adversity', so that the most bitter circumstances - exile, oppression, unrequited love - can give rise to higher feelings of friendship, respect, sympathy and acceptance. In this collection of Shakespeare's four most spirited comedies, each text comes complete with notes and an introduction, making this edition of particular value to students, scholars and theatre-goers.
Twelfth Night is one of the most popular of Shakespeare's plays in
the modern theatre, and this edition places particular emphasis on
its theatrical qualities throughout. Peopled with lovers misled
either by disguises or their own natures, it combines lyrical
melancholy with broad comedy.
The introduction analyses its many views of love and the
juxtaposition of joy and melancholy, while the detailed commentary
pays particular attention to its linguistic subtleties.
Music is particularly important in Twelfth Night, and this is the
only modern edition to offer material for all the music required in
a performance. James Walker has re-edited the existing music from
the original sources, and where noe exists has composed settings
compatible with the surviving originals.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has
made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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