The Plays of Shakespeare: A Thematic GuideBloomsbury Academic, 2001 - 361 páginas Touching viewers and readers with his presentation of social, moral, and political issues, Shakespeare holds ageless and unequaled appeal primarily because of the universal themes at the heart of his dramatic works. Shakespeare scholar Victor Cahn takes a unique approach to exploring the plays by identifying and explicating the themes that recur throughout the canon. Written in lively language, each of the 35 essays explores a core theme or topic and discusses its implications in several key plays in which it figures prominently. This user-friendly guide not only allows readers to better understand the significance of concepts such as power, politics, marriage or money; the organization by theme also helps users to compare and contrast these important topics across relevant plays. Cahn draws vivid connections between related works of Shakespeare, but just as importantly, enlightens readers as to the pertinence of these themes in contemporary life. |
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... hath suffered this disordered spring Hath now himself met with the fall of leaf . ( III , iv , 47-49 ) The Gardener recognizes that the King himself must bear blame for the chaotic state into which England has fallen . Thus the Gardener ...
... hath directed How I shall take her from her father's house , What gold and jewels she is furnish'd with , What page's suit she hath in readiness . ( II , iv , 29-32 ) Lorenzo seems an ordinary romantic hero , almost a cliche , in fact ...
... Hath he not reason to turn back an hour in a day ? ( IV , ii , 58–62 ) Such a glimpse of life's transience changes Adriana's attitude , and she gives Dromio the money at once . The speech also taps the audience's awareness that ...
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Acting | 1 |
Appearance versus Reality | 9 |
Clerics | 23 |
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