The recently published Arden Guide provides a clear and interesting introduction to fourteen of Shakespeare’s major works. Those considered are not necessarily his most famous works, although classics such as Macbeth and Hamlet are included. The aim is to aid English Literature students in the transition between A-level and university teaching by introducing new ways of thinking that an undergraduate course demands. The fourteen chapters are neatly split into sub-sections tackling a different aspect of the play: discussions of different interpretations, the socio-historical context in which the play is set, deconstruction of Shakespeare’s language, and a focus on one particular performance.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:21:57 +0000
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