Kenneth Gross

Shakespeare's Noise

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ISBN 13:
9780226309897
author:
Kenneth Gross
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Chicago Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2001
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
22.76 x 15.16 x 1.57 centimetres
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Shakespeare,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£30.46

Description

Shakespeare's Noise by Kenneth Gross explores how words can be both creative and destructive. Through his plays, Shakespeare examines the power of speech to shape our understanding of the world. This study reveals how characters in Shakespeare's works respond to and interpret the words spoken around them, often with tragic consequences. Gross shows how Shakespeare's fascination with "noisy" speech reflects a broader cultural obsession with the dangers of rumor, slander, and libel in Renaissance England. By examining these themes, Gross offers a nuanced understanding of the role of language in shaping our experiences and perceptions. Elegantly written and passionately argued, this book will be of interest to anyone who loves Shakespeare's plays and wants to gain a deeper understanding of their complexities.

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