Problem Plays of Shakespeare - A Study of Julius Caesar, Measure for Measure, Antony and Cleopatra

The opening chapter traces the history of the term 'problem plays' as applied to Shakespeare and defines it more clearly and precisely than has been done in the past. Julius Caesar, Measure for Measure, Antony and Cleopatra are then discussed in separate chapters, not only as problem plays but from various points of view: such matters as themes, structural pattern, character-problems, the play's relation to its sources as well as to other plays in the canon, are all touched upon.

List of contents

Introduction 1. Julius Caesar 2. Measure for Measure 3. Antony and Cleopatra Conclusion

About the author

ERNEST SCHANZER

Summary

The opening chapter traces the history of the term 'problem plays' as applied to Shakespeare and defines it more clearly and precisely than has been done in the past. Julius Caesar, Measure for Measure, Antony and Cleopatra are then discussed

Product details

• Authors: Ernest Schanzer, Schanzer Ernest
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.03.2013
• EAN: 9780415850179
• ISBN: 978-0-415-85017-9
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; The arts: general issues, Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides, LITERARY CRITICISM / Poetry, LITERARY CRITICISM / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Shakespeare, History of art & design styles: c 1800 to c 1900, History of Art, Performance Art, Travel guides: museums, historic sites, galleries etc, The arts: general topics