Shakespeare's Tragedies
A Very Short Introduction
(Author) Stanley Wells
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Shakespeare's tragedies contain an astonishing variety of suffering, from suicides and murders to dismemberments and grief. Stanley Wells considers how the bard's tragic plays drew on the literary and theatrical conventions of his time. Discussing the individual plays, he also explores why tragedy is regarded as a fit subject for entertainment.
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Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780198785293
Publish year:
2017
Publish date:
April 27, 2017
Stanley Wells
Stanley Wells is a renowned Shakespearean scholar and editor, known for his work on the Complete Works of William Shakespeare. His meticulous research and insightful commentary have shaped the study of Shakespearean literature. Wells' contributions have deepened our understanding of the Bard's works and their enduring relevance.
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