Tony Tanner

Prefaces to Shakespeare

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ISBN 13:: 9780674064249
author:: Tony Tanner
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Harvard University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 848
Dimensions:: 16.2 x 1.5 x 23.5 cm
Genre:: Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Drama, , English, Miscellaneous items, Shakespeare studies & criticism, Poetry, Drama & Criticism, DRAMA / Shakespeare, Drama, Essays, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Essays, LITERARY CRITICISM / Shakespeare, Literary Criticism / Dr
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Tony Tanner's Prefaces to Shakespeare offers a comprehensive introduction to the Bard's works. This collection brings together Tanner's thoughtful prefaces to each of Shakespeare's plays, providing a nuanced exploration of the playwright's life and work. Tanner's approach balances accessibility with scholarly depth, drawing on recent and historical scholarship to shed new light on key issues in Shakespearean studies. The result is a richly erudite yet engaging introduction that invites readers to engage with the plays in a fresh way. Suitable for both general readers and scholars, this collection provides a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Shakespeare's works.

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