Shakespeare's Comedies
by Bart (Fellow and University Lecturer van Es
Title:
Shakespeare's Comedies
Author:
Bart (Fellow and University Lecturer van Es
Series (if any):
Very Short Introductions
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
144 pages, 6 to 8 black and white halftones
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-13:
9780198723356
EAN:
9780198723356
Publication Date:
24/03/2016
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
246
Dimensions (mm):
169 x 100 x 8
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£8.24
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Description
In this Very Short Introduction Bart Van Es analyses Shakespeare's comedic plays, picking out the family resemblances across these works. He considers their shared themes such as confusion and cross dressing, misguided love, twins and substitutions, and explores the bard's verbal artistry and wit.
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