Laurie Maguire
30 Great Myths about Shakespeare
- ISBN 13:
- 9780470658512
- author:
- Laurie Maguire
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 6.00 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 0.50 (d)
- Genre:
- Drama - Literary Criticism, English Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Shakespeare's life and works have been shrouded in myth for centuries. This book sets out to debunk 30 popular myths about the playwright, exploring how historical material can be interpreted and misinterpreted. By examining the evidence, Maguire and Smith reveal what these myths reveal about our own personal investment in the stories we tell. The authors evaluate each myth, considering both the facts and the gaps in our knowledge, to show how they reflect our own biases and assumptions. From the use of a real skull in Hamlet's first performance to Shakespeare's relationship with his wife, no topic is left unexamined. Through this process of exploration and analysis, Maguire and Smith shed new light on one of literature's most enduring enigmas, offering a fresh perspective on the life and works of William Shakespeare.
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