Literary studies: plays and playwrights Books

Contemporary Irish drama communicates not only through words but also through the non-verbal use of space -- both the geographical places in which plays are set and the ways stage space is used. The work of cultural and physical geographers, brought to...

Approaching the subject from a dramaturgical point of view, this investigation differs from anything that has been written about the relationship between Thomas More and William Shakespeare. Charles A. Hallett and Elaine S. Hallett define, in specific...

Shakespeare's company coped with an enormous mnemonic load, performing up to six different plays a week. How did they do it? Cognition in the Globe addresses this question through the lens of Distributed Cognition. This is a dynamic model that attends to...

***Listed in THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION's Weekly Book List, March 28, 2011*** The role of the audience takes on new importance when performance is reconceived as a dialectical activity. The essays in this collection examine the relationship...

Fifty years after the publication of Martin Esslin's The Theatre of the Absurd, which suggests that "absurd" plays purport the meaninglessness of life, Michael Y. Bennett's Reassessing the Theatre of the Absurd is a timely reassessment of one of the most...

This book offers the term "ecophobia" as a way of understanding and organizing representations of contempt for the natural world. Estok argues that this vocabulary is both necessary to the developing area of ecocritical studies and for understandings of...

Where science has often been used to explore the questions raised by art, this book does the reverse, suggesting that art can address a problem raised by science: the deep challenge to ethics posed by Darwin's discovery that we are intentional beings...

Medieval and Early Modern Film and Media contextualizes historical films in an innovative way--not only relating them to the history of cinema, but also to premodern and early modern media. This philological approach to the (pre)history of cinema engages...

Shakespearean Neuroplay provides a methodology for applying cognitive science to the study of drama and performance. With Shakespeare's Hamlet as a test subject and the cognitive linguistic theory of conceptual blending as a tool, Cook unravels the...

Sex and Aesthetics in Samuel Beckett's Works places sex and sexuality firmly at the heart of Beckett's ouevre. From the earliest prose to the late plays, Paul Stewart uncovers a profound mistrust of procreation and a surprising variety of...

This book focuses on the ways in which military technology, political and social trends, and shifting frontiers shaped the emergence of new forms of public authority and civic life as embodied in the "wall," an image at once intensely physical and deeply...

King Lear is believed by many feminists to be irretrievably sexist. Through detailed line readings supported by a wealth of critical commentary, Re-Visioning Lear's Daughters reconceives Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia as full characters, not stereotypes of...

The urgent debate about torture in public discourse of the twenty-first century thrusts pain into the foreground while research in neuroscience is transforming our understanding of this fundamental human experience. In late-medieval France, a country...

Popular Medievalism in Romantic-Era Britain examines ways in which British writers and readers used the idea of the Middle Ages to challenge contemporary political structures and to claim historical national rights at a time when fears that Britain would...

Transversal Subjects: From Montaigne to Deleuze after Derrida, now in paperback for the first time, proposes a combined theory of consciousness, subjectivity, and agency stemming from analyses of junctures in Western philosophical and critical discourses...

This bold and wide-ranging study takes a fresh look at a controversial question: what do the acts and shows of grief performed in early modern drama tell us about the religious culture of the world in which they were historically staged? Many rites of...

A Philosophical Inquiry Into The Source Of The Pleasures Derived From Tragic Representations is a book written by Martin McDermot in 1824. The book delves into the philosophical concept of why people derive pleasure from watching tragic representations...

""A Philosophical Analysis and Illustration of Some of Shakespeare's Remarkable Characters"" is a book written by William Richardson in 1774. The book is a critical analysis of some of the most famous characters in Shakespeare's plays, including Hamlet,...

Shakespeare's Comedy of A Midsummer Night's Dream (1908) is a play written by the renowned playwright William Shakespeare. The play is a romantic comedy that takes place in a mystical forest inhabited by fairies and other magical creatures. The story...

This book analyzes the construction of the plots of Shakespeare's plays, identifying thematic patterns and discussing their significance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...

This classic work provides a thorough overview of the complex metrical systems used in Greek tragedy, written by the distinguished scholar Edward Burton. Both an introduction for beginners and a resource for advanced students, this book offers a clear...

Shakespeare and His Day is a scholarly exploration of the ways in which contemporary events and social issues influenced the work of William Shakespeare and other Elizabethan playwrights. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and...

Un'analisi approfondita di Don Giovanni, un dramma che ha ispirato molti artisti di tutto il mondo. Questo libro esplora la storia di questo dramma iconico, sia nella poesia che nell'arte musicale, offrendo ai lettori una comprensione approfondita della...

This lecture by Voltairine de Cleyre explores the development and trends of dramatic literature in the 19th century. She discusses the emergence of new forms like melodrama and realism, as well as the rise of feminist and socialist themes in drama. Fans...

En este ensayo, Cervantes examina las peculiaridades del entremés como género teatral y los desafíos que presenta para la traducción. Muestra su habilidad como lingüista y su compromiso con la literatura española al dar una descripción minuciosa de la...

Questo libro offre una valutazione critica della vita e delle opere di William Shakespeare. L'autore esplora l'influenza di Shakespeare sulla letteratura inglese e confronta il suo genio con quello dei poeti drammatici greci e francesi. Il libro è una...

Questo libro offre uno studio approfondito sulla vita e le opere di William Shakespeare, il più grande drammaturgo di tutti i tempi. L'autore esplora l'influenza di Shakespeare sulla letteratura inglese e il suo contributo alla teoria del teatro. Il...

In this comprehensive study, Lewes examines the works of two of Spain's most celebrated playwrights. With insightful commentary and historical context, he brings to life the vivid characters and dramatic plotlines that have made these works timeless...

Volpone is a satirical play by Ben Jonson, first performed in 1605. This book by Joseph Quincy Adams examines the sources and inspirations behind Jonson's work, including classical literature, Italian comedy, and contemporary popular culture.This work...

This lecture explores the historical context and literary influences of Shakespeare's works.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public...

In 'Quellen zu König Lear,' Rudolf Fischer provides a comprehensive selection of sources relating to one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies. This book, which was first published in 1906, includes not only a selection of literary sources (such as...

This book provides a detailed description and analysis of a rare copy of the First Folio edition of William Shakespeare's plays, which is part of the collection of T.P. Barton. It includes information on the physical aspects of the book, such as its...

An indispensable resource for scholars and fans of Shakespeare alike, this exhibition catalogue offers a comprehensive overview of the New York Public Library's extensive collection of Shakespeareana. With detailed descriptions of rare books,...

Hare's insightful study explores the development and evolution of the sentimental comedy genre in the 18th century, with a particular focus on the works of the playwright Richard Steele. With in-depth analysis and careful attention to historical detail,...

This book is a collection of essays about how children relate to the works of Shakespeare. The author argues that children have a natural affinity for Shakespeare's writing, and that reading and performing his plays can be an important part of child...

In this classic work of literary criticism, Griffith examines the ethical and moral themes that pervade Shakespeare's plays, from Macbeth and King Lear to The Tempest and The Winter's Tale. His insightful analysis offers a fresh perspective on some of...

A meticulous examination of the portraits of William Shakespeare, tracing their history and exploring the controversies surrounding their attribution. Norris sheds light on the ongoing debate over which portraits, if any, depict the Bard with accuracy...

In this fascinating study, John Lord Campbell explores the legal knowledge that Shakespeare brought to his plays, offering insights into the bard's education and worldview. With a focus on legal themes in Shakespeare's works, this book provides a unique...

This book provides a detailed analysis of the life and work of John Webster, one of the most important playwrights of the Elizabethan era. Marsh and Brooke explore Webster's literary influences and themes, as well as his place in the broader context of...

An in-depth analysis of the famous Shakespeare forgeries and their impact on the literary world. With meticulous research and insightful commentary, this book offers a fascinating look into one of the most captivating literary mysteries of all time.This...

In this insightful work of literary criticism, W. D. Moriarty explores the role of suspense in the emotional and intellectual experience of tragedy. Drawing on examples from ancient Greek drama to modern novels, Moriarty demonstrates the power of...

This book provides a collection of the jest-books that were popular during Shakespeare's time. Hazlitt's insightful analysis and careful curation make this book an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and humor...

This book delves into the notorious authorship controversy surrounding Shakespeare's works and the claims made by Mr Sidney Lee and the Baconians. George Stronach examines the evidence and documents surrounding the debate and sheds light on the...

A critical analysis of Shakespeare's play The Merry Wives of Windsor. The author explores the themes and characters in the play, as well as the historical context in which it was written. Robertson argues that The Merry Wives of Windsor is an overlooked...

George Herbert Palmar's The Ingersoll Lecture offers a unique perspective on Shakespeare's sonnets, exploring the themes of mortality, spirituality, and the human condition. This thought-provoking work is a must-read for Shakespeare enthusiasts and...

This collection of poetry and essays explores the relationship between theatre and poetry throughout history. With insightful commentary and beautiful language, With Poet and Players is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of these two...