Literary studies: plays and playwrights Books

Hannah Cowley (1743-1809) was a very successful dramatist, and something of an eighteenth-century celebrity. New critical interest in the drama of this period has meant a resurgence of interest in Cowley's writing and in the performance of her plays...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This book provides an aesthetic interpretation of Sophocles Antigone, one of the most famous tragedies in Greek drama. The book is written in German and is a must-read for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of this classic play.This work has been...

This study examines the influence of ancient Greek and French classical tragedy on the work of Johann Christoph Gottsched, a prominent 18th-century German writer and critic. Eduard Gervais provides a detailed analysis of Gottsched's plays, highlighting...

This book is a collection of traditionary anecdotes of William Shakespeare, gathered in Warwickshire in 1693 by John Dowdall. The anecdotes provide valuable insights into Shakespeare's life, times, and works, and give readers a unique window into the...

Dieses Werk beschreibt und analysiert die Sentenzen und Lehrhaften Stellen in den Tragödien des Robert Garnier aus einer literaturwissenschaftlichen Perspektive. Dabei werden sowohl die Einflüsse der antiken Tragödien als auch die des zeitgenössischen...

The period of time between Shakespeare's arrival in London and the publication of his early plays has long been a subject of speculation and debate. In this book, Acheson provides a detailed analysis of this mysterious period in Shakespeare's life and...

How can we know the great Goddess again? How worthy are we of that mythical experience? How are we related to that experience in our deepest depravity? And why has the mythical experience grown so opaque to us in our post-Romantic, modern world. These...

"A thorough and insightful analysis of Shakespeare's play. A must-read for professionals and students alike." - Explore Authors MagazineProfessional theatre director and educator, Stephen Byk uses methods specifically designed and developed by theatre...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Shakespeare's plays are usually studied by literary scholars and historians and the books about him from those perspectives are legion. It is most unusual for a trained philosopher to give us his insight, as Colin McGinn does here, into six of...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2013 im Fachbereich Germanistik - Literaturgeschichte, Epochen, Note: 1,0, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Nicht nur die Korrespondenz zwischen Richard Wagner und Franz Liszt macht deutlich,...

Der Band enthält Studien zum Musiktheater von der Frühen Neuzeit bis ins späte 19. Jahrhundert. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Fragen der Poetik und Ästhetik sowie der spezifischen Bedeutungserzeugung im Musiktheater. Die Studien zeigen, welch herausforderndes...

The Alternation and The Confusion are two German plays that until now have not been published. Printed in English and German, the plays are a tribute to their late writer, Gerhard Waizmann.The Alternation" A play about a seemingly idealistic poet who...

Sir James Barrie's fall from critical grace has been spectacular. Ranked in his own day with Shaw and Hardy, he is now usually dismissed as superficial, sentimental and commercial to the point of artistic dishonesty. Professor Jack argues that the...

How does Shakespeare represent war? This volume reviews scholarship to date on the question and introduces new perspectives, looking at contemporary conflict through the lens of the past. Through his haunting depiction of historical bloodshed, including...

Arthur Symons (1865-1945) was a British poet, dramatist and literary critic. He is now best known for his critical work, The Symbolist Movement in Literature (1899), and his role as a poet within the Decadent Movement. This volume makes a reassessment of...

The Shakespeare Authorship Question has been the subject of heated debate for generations. This concise introduction to the controversy challenges the conventional narrative that Will Shakspere of Stratfordupon- Avon was the author of the works of...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Shakespeare's Forgotten Allegory posits that we have today forgotten a cultural icon that helped to bring about the Renaissance.

This book sheds light on the reckoning and judgement of conscience by demonstrating how these concepts are explored in Everyman, Doctor Faustus, The Merchant of Venice, and Hamlet.

A fascinating study of the influence of Plutarch's works on Shakespeare's plays, edited by Charles Frederick Tucker Brooke. The book offers a detailed analysis of the parallels and differences between Plutarch's biographies and Shakespeare's dramas, and...

This book is a detailed examination of the plots of twenty plays by the Spanish playwright Lope de Vega. With in-depth analyses of each play and insightful commentary on its themes and characters, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested...

This book is a fascinating exploration of the life and work of William Shakespeare, through an analysis of his handwriting and signature. Drawing on the insights and expertise of some of the foremost Shakespearean scholars of the late 19th century,...

This book presents a provocative theory about the authorship of Shakespeare's plays. The author, Andrew Lang, argues that Shakespeare was not the sole author of the plays attributed to him, but rather collaborated with other writers, including Francis...

This second edition of Notes on Shakespeare's Play of Hamlet provides insightful commentary and analysis of one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. Barnett's notes delve deep into Hamlet's character development, the themes of the play, and the historical...

A whimsical and charming exploration of the fairy mythology of Shakespeare, with beautiful illustrations throughout. This enchanting book is sure to delight both Shakespeare aficionados and lovers of folklore and fairy tales.This work has been selected...

This reference work provides a detailed chronological listing of the plays of D. Pedro Calderón de la Barca, one of the most celebrated dramatic writers of the Spanish Golden Age. The plays are presented in order of creation, with brief summaries of each...

In this book, Ashley Horace Thorndike provides a comprehensive study of the theater in which William Shakespeare worked and performed. Using historical and literary sources, he reconstructs the physical and social context of the Elizabethan theater, and...

For over a century, scholars have been debating whether William Shakespeare actually wrote the plays and sonnets attributed to him. In this groundbreaking book, Ingleby examines the evidence for and against Shakespeare's authorship and proposes a new...

An exploration of the life and work of William Shakespeare, including a discussion of the historical context and literary traditions that influenced his writing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

Originally published in 1919, this scholarly work examines the theatrical landscape of 17th century England. Drawing on primary sources and extensive research, Rollins offers a comprehensive overview of the political and cultural context of the era, as...

If you're a fan of Shakespeare's sonnets, this book is a must-read. Written by D. Barnstorff, this book provides a key to understanding and interpreting the complex language and themes found throughout Shakespeare's work.This work has been selected by...

Durning-Lawrence presents a detailed analysis of the evidence that suggests that Francis Bacon wrote the works of William Shakespeare. Specifically, he focuses on a single page in the First Folio that he argues contains a hidden message linking the two...

This authoritative scholarly edition of records related to early English drama focuses on the city of Chester. The book's comprehensive introduction and thorough annotations illuminate the social and historical context of these important dramatic works...

Published in 1888, Edwards' Shaksper not Shakespeare is a controversial work of literary criticism that challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding the authorship of the plays attributed to William Shakespeare. Edwards argues that the Shakespearean...

An invaluable guide for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Shakespeare's plays. Shepard provides a comprehensive analysis of the major themes, characters, and motifs that recur throughout Shakespeare's works, as well as a wealth of...