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ARTS AND LITERATURE

NEW

The Definitive

Shakespeare Companion

Overviews, Documents, and Analysis

4 VOLUMES | JOSEPH ROSENBLUM, EDITOR

Shakespeare’s works often served to convey simple truths, but they are also
complex, multilayered masterpieces. Shakespeare drew on varied sources
to create his plays, and while the plays are sometimes set in worlds before
the Elizabethan age, they nonetheless parallel and comment on situations
in his own era. Written with the needs of students in mind, this four-volume
set demystifies Shakespeare for today’s readers and provides the necessary GREENWOOD
perspective and analysis students need to better appreciate the genius of his June 2017, 1,987pp, 8 1/2x11
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This indispensable ready reference examines Shakespeare’s plots, language, eBook: 978-1-4408-3445-5
and themes; his use of sources and exploration of issues important to his age;
the interpretation of his works through productions from the Renaissance to S AMPLE T OPICS
the present; and the critical reaction to key questions concerning his writings. • Character Development
The book provides coverage of each key play and poems in discrete sections, • Comedies
with each section presenting summaries; discussions of themes, characters,
language, and imagery; and clear explications of key passages. Readers will • History of England
be able to inspect historical documents related to the topics explored in the • Imagery
work being discussed and view excerpts from Shakespeare’s sources as well as • Language
reviews of major productions. The work also provides a comprehensive list of • Poems
print and electronic resources suitable for student research. • Plot
• Romances
FEATURES • Themes
• Provides a one-stop resource that overviews all of Shakespeare’s most • Tragedies
important plays and poems
• Includes primary material—such as historical accounts of issues
contemporaneous with the plays and excerpts from reviews of stage
productions—that puts these works in their literary, theatrical, and
historical context
• Elucidates key controversies regarding Shakespeare’s literary work through
alternate viewpoints that will help promote critical thinking skills

JOSEPH ROSENBLUM has taught
literature for more than 40 years.
His published work includes ABC-
CLIO’s The Greenwood Companion to
Shakespeare.

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