Simon Palfrey
Doing Shakespeare
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408132142
- author:
- Simon Palfrey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arden Shakespeare
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 376
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Doing Shakespeare by Simon Palfrey provides close readings of Shakespeare's speeches and scenes to help students demystify the language and critical approaches. This revised edition introduces a new approach, focusing on performance and the actor's role, with clear signposting throughout. The book tackles common difficulties faced by students in approaching Shakespeare's text, offering a direct and accessible solution. By exploring the plays as living material, Simon Palfrey empowers students to see opportunities for their own creative or re-creative readings of Shakespeare. This edition is ideal for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of Shakespeare's works, with its clear structure and no-nonsense approach making it an excellent resource for students.