Shakespeare's History

Mirrors of Elizabethan Policy.

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Poetry History & Criticism, British
Cover of the book Shakespeare's History by Lily B Campbell, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Lily B Campbell ISBN: 9781136566363
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 13, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Lily B Campbell
ISBN: 9781136566363
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 13, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

First published in 1947 in the USA. This edition reprints the first UK edition of 1964.

Published to critical acclaim, the central argument of this book is that the historical play must be studied as a genre separate from tragedy and comedy. Just as there is in Shakespearean tragedies a dominant ethical pattern of passion opposed to reason, so there is in the history plays a dominant political pattern characteristic of the political philosophy of the age. From the 'troublesome reign' of King John to the 'tragical doings' of Richard III, Shakespeare wove the events of English history into plots of universal interest.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

First published in 1947 in the USA. This edition reprints the first UK edition of 1964.

Published to critical acclaim, the central argument of this book is that the historical play must be studied as a genre separate from tragedy and comedy. Just as there is in Shakespearean tragedies a dominant ethical pattern of passion opposed to reason, so there is in the history plays a dominant political pattern characteristic of the political philosophy of the age. From the 'troublesome reign' of King John to the 'tragical doings' of Richard III, Shakespeare wove the events of English history into plots of universal interest.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Theorizing Black Feminisms by Lily B Campbell
Cover of the book Later Derrida by Lily B Campbell
Cover of the book The Global Lives of Things by Lily B Campbell
Cover of the book Mountain Movers by Lily B Campbell
Cover of the book The Hidden Cinema by Lily B Campbell
Cover of the book The 20th Century A-GI by Lily B Campbell
Cover of the book Education, Power, and Personal Biography by Lily B Campbell
Cover of the book Research on Politeness in the Spanish-Speaking World by Lily B Campbell
Cover of the book Cultural Landscapes of Post-Socialist Cities by Lily B Campbell
Cover of the book Cultural Psychology of Immigrants by Lily B Campbell
Cover of the book Physical Violence in American Families by Lily B Campbell
Cover of the book The Couple by Lily B Campbell
Cover of the book The Road Movie Book by Lily B Campbell
Cover of the book The Making of the Dentiste, c. 1650-1760 by Lily B Campbell
Cover of the book Listening in Action by Lily B Campbell
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy