Shakespeare: The Tragedies by John Russell-Brown
This comprehensive and well-informed study is also a work of detection and reappraisal. Each tragedy is considered both as a text and as a play to experience in performance. Shakespeare's engagement with this form of drama is followed step-by-step until its concluding years of intense activity. No theory of tragedy emerges, but rather an increasing ability to maintain and communicate a clear-eyed perception of a changing and often violent society in which action is stronger than words or conscious intention.
'A beautifully written and accessible collection of essays' - Joan Fitzpatrick, University College Northampton 'Wonderful illustrations; splendid clear accessible layout. The chapter linking Richard II and Richard III was particularly engaging. Stress on textual history is good for a book aimed at undergraduates.' - Kevin De Ornellas, The Queen's University of Belfast 'An excellent introduction to Shakespeare's tragedies, from the point of view of their performance.' - David Olive, Manchester Metropolitan University
JOHN RUSSELL BROWN is a Research Consultant for Middlesex University and has written many books on Shakespeare, including Discovering Shakespeare and William Shakespeare: Writing for Performance.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780333589571 |
| ISBN 10 | 0333589572 |
| Title | Shakespeare: The Tragedies |
| Author | John Russell Brown |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2001-02-27 |
| Number of pages | 370 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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