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Shakespeare : The Late Plays

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What makes Shakespeare's late plays so special? Through detailed analyses of key passages, Kate Aughterson shows how these plays portray a world of political intrigue, familial chaos and crisis, which teeters continually into tragedy: a world we can recognise today.

Part I of this engaging study:
- Provides stimulating close readings of extracts from The Tempest, The Winter's Tale, Cymbeline and Pericles
- Examines major topics such as openings, endings, familial roles, stage properties, spectacle and song
- Offers suggestions for further work and summarizes the methods of analysis Part II supplies essential background material, including:
- Detailed accounts of Shakespeare's literary and historical contexts
- Samples from important critical works and performances With a helpful Further Reading section, this illuminating volume is ideal for anyone who wishes to appreciate and explore Shakespeare's late plays for themselves.

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Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780230368637
  • ISBN-10: 0230368638
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publish Date: November 2013
  • Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.8 pounds
  • Page Count: 296

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