William Shakespeare

The Two Noble Kinsmen

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ISBN 13:
9780521686990
author:
William Shakespeare
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
246
Dimensions:
15.2 x 1.3 x 22.8 cm
Genre:
Fiction, Classics, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£12.56

Description

The Two Noble Kinsmen by John Fletcher and William Shakespeare is a Jacobean play that has become an essential script in recent scholarly attention. This edition presents a strong case for taking the play seriously, with a lively introduction discussing its craftsmanship, co-authorship, and rhetorical complexity. A detailed history of performance is also presented, highlighting productions that have demonstrated the play's theatrical vitality and solved or failed to solve difficulties inherent in the text. The edition brings the textual history up to date, reflecting renewed interest in the play and confirming its relevance for today's audiences. This edition offers a valuable insight into one of Shakespeare's late plays, exploring its themes of sexuality and friendship, and providing a nuanced understanding of its theatrical significance.

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