The Artistry of Shakespeare's Prose

ISBN-13: 9780415353076 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 452 str.

Brian Vickers

Opis

"The Artistry of Shakespeare's Prose" is the first detailed study of the use of prose in the plays. It begins by defining the different dramatic and emotional functions which Shakespeare gave to prose and verse, and proceeds to analyse the

Recenzje

' It is easily the best book on the subject.' - Kenneth Muir, Modern Language Quarterly.

' (This book) is likely to remain the most searching, detailed, and comprehensive account of Shakespeare's prose that we have.' - Raymond Powell, Modern Language Review.

' a great deal of new ground has been broken here, and both critics and editors will be grateful for the help they will find in these pages.' - G R Hibbard, Shakespeare Survey

Spis treści

Chapter 1 Shakespeare's Use of Prose; Chapter 2 A Critical Method; Chapter 3 From Clown to Character; Chapter 4 The World of Falstaff; Chapter 5 Gay Comedy; Chapter 6 Two Tragic Heroes; Chapter 7 Serious Comedy; Chapter 8 Tragic Prose: Clowns, Villians, Madmen; Chapter 9 The Return of Comedy; Conclusion;

O autorze

Brian Vickers