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Explore the depths of Shakespearean scholarship with *Beginning Shakespeare*, an essential resource that introduces students to the rich landscape of Shakespeare’s literary contributions. This comprehensive guide is designed for both beginners and seasoned scholars, providing insights into foundational theoretical discourses. The book is meticulously structured, starting with an overview of traditional approaches and transitioning into contemporary critical perspectives, including psychoanalysis, New Historicism, Cultural Materialism, gender studies, queer theory, postcolonial criticism, and performance criticism. Each chapter not only highlights the strengths and limitations of these theories but also equips students with critical frameworks to engage deeply with Shakespeare’s works.
*Beginning Shakespeare* also emphasizes the significance of biography, textual studies, and attribution, offering valuable insights into the authorship and history behind the plays. Concluding each chapter are curated lists of suggested further reading and engaging exercises that encourage active learning and critical thinking. This makes it an invaluable companion for anyone eager to navigate through the complexities of Shakespeare's plays and critical thought. Ideal for students aiming to excel in literary analysis, this work presents a clear and structured approach to understanding Shakespeare's enduring legacy.
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ISBN: 9780719064234
Year: 2005
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719064234
Year: 2005
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Beginning Shakespeare introduces students to the study of Shakespeare, and grounds their understanding of his work in theoretical discourses. After an introductory survey of the dominant approaches of the past, seven chapters examine the major current critical approaches to Shakespeare: psychoanalysis; New Historicism; Cultural Materialism; gender studies; queer theory; postcolonial criticism and performance criticism. A further chapter looks at the growing roles of biography, attribution and textual studies. Each chapter analyses the strengths and weaknesses of its particular perspective, allowing students to gain a clear critical purchase on the respective approaches, and to make informed choices between them. Each chapter ends with a list of suggested further reading and interactive exercises based on the key issues raised. An invaluable introduction, essential for anyone studying the plays, Beginning Shakespeare offers students a map of the current critical practices, and a sense of the possibilities for developing their own approaches.
*Beginning Shakespeare* also emphasizes the significance of biography, textual studies, and attribution, offering valuable insights into the authorship and history behind the plays. Concluding each chapter are curated lists of suggested further reading and engaging exercises that encourage active learning and critical thinking. This makes it an invaluable companion for anyone eager to navigate through the complexities of Shakespeare's plays and critical thought. Ideal for students aiming to excel in literary analysis, this work presents a clear and structured approach to understanding Shakespeare's enduring legacy.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719064234
Year: 2005
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719064234
Year: 2005
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
Beginning Shakespeare introduces students to the study of Shakespeare, and grounds their understanding of his work in theoretical discourses. After an introductory survey of the dominant approaches of the past, seven chapters examine the major current critical approaches to Shakespeare: psychoanalysis; New Historicism; Cultural Materialism; gender studies; queer theory; postcolonial criticism and performance criticism. A further chapter looks at the growing roles of biography, attribution and textual studies. Each chapter analyses the strengths and weaknesses of its particular perspective, allowing students to gain a clear critical purchase on the respective approaches, and to make informed choices between them. Each chapter ends with a list of suggested further reading and interactive exercises based on the key issues raised. An invaluable introduction, essential for anyone studying the plays, Beginning Shakespeare offers students a map of the current critical practices, and a sense of the possibilities for developing their own approaches.