Discovering Shakespeare''s Meaning - An Introduction to the Study of Shakespeare''s Dramatic Structures

 Discusses how meaning is generated in Shakespearian drama and the kinds of approaches that might lead to a fuller understanding of the plays. Each chapter focuses on one aspect of the dramatic composition, such as verse and prose, imagery and spectacle, and the use of soliloquy, and explores how this contributes to the overall meaning.

List of contents

Introduction. Part 1: Verse and prose Part 2: Imagery and spectacle Part 3: Shakespeare's expositions
Part 4: Plays within plays Part 5: Parallel actions Part 6: The treatment of character Part 7: The use of the soliloquy Part 8: Art and artifice Part 9: Conclusion Further Reading Index

About the author

Leah Scragg

Summary

Discusses how meaning is generated in Shakespearian drama and the kinds of approaches that might lead to a fuller understanding of the plays. Each chapter focuses on one aspect of the dramatic composition, such as verse and prose, imagery and spectacle, and the use of soliloquy, and explores how this contributes to the overall meaning.

Product details

• Authors: Leah Scragg, Scragg Leah
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.04.2015
• EAN: 9781138837294
• ISBN: 978-1-138-83729-4
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Englisch, English, Literaturwissenschaft: Dramen und Dramatiker, LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / General, Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800, Shakespeare Studies & Criticism, Literary studies: plays and playwrights, Relating to Shakespeare / Shakespearean