The Winter's Tale by Joan L Hall
With a raging bear, the figure of Time, and a statue that turns out to be a living woman, The Winter's Tale is one of Shakespeare's most unusual dramas. The final chapters review the critical and scholarly response to Shakespeare's work and its performance history.
Hall's analysis is a 'must' supplement to the play and lends to classroom discussion of themes, characters and Shakespeare's intentions* Midwest Book Review *
Hall introduces students and general readers to Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. The volume opens with a discussion of the play's textual history, followed by commentary on its cultural context. Other chapters consider the work's form, structure, themes, characters, and critical reception. * Reference & Research Book News *
Hall introduces students and general readers to Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. The volume opens with a discussion of the play's textual history, followed by commentary on its cultural context. Other chapters consider the work's form, structure, themes, characters, and critical reception. * Reference & Research Book News *
Joan Lord Hall is an Instructor in the University Writing Program at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her previous books include Henry V: A Guide to the Play (1997), Othello: A Guide to the Play (1999), and Antony and Cleopatra: A Guide to the Play (2002), all available from Greenwood Press.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780313328183 |
| ISBN 10 | 0313328188 |
| Title | The Winter's Tale |
| Author | Joan L Hall |
| Series | Greenwood Guides To Shakespeare |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2005-08-30 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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