Leggatt, Alexander
The Cambridge Companion to Shakespearean Comedy (Cambridge Companions to Literature)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521779425
- author:
- Leggatt, Alexander
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 153mm X 228mm
- Genre:
- Literary studies: 16th to 18th centuries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Cambridge Companion to Shakespearean Comedy provides an accessible and wide-ranging introduction to Shakespeare's comedies and romances. By tracing recurring issues across his plays, this book offers insights into both the continuity and variety of Shakespeare's practice. The first section places Shakespeare in the context of classical and Renaissance comedy, while the second section explores themes through his early, middle, and late works. Close analysis of individual plays illuminates the creative use Shakespeare made of inherited conventions. This comprehensive guide is ideal for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Shakespeare's comedies and romances.
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