Sohmer, Steve
Reading Shakespeare's Mind
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526138071
- author:
- Sohmer, Steve
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.29 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Shakespeare
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Shakespeare's life and work have been extensively studied, yet few have explored the personal aspects of his writing. This book offers a fresh perspective on the Bard's plays and sonnets, revealing that many characters and events were drawn from Shakespeare's own experiences.
Steven Sohmer delves into previously overlooked or misinterpreted themes in Shakespeare's works, shedding new light on the author's inspirations and motivations. By examining the connections between Shakespeare's life and his writing, this book provides a more nuanced understanding of one of literature's most enigmatic figures.
An electronic edition of this book is freely available under a Creative Commons licence, allowing readers to explore Sohmer's insights at no cost.
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