Shakespeare And The Victorians

Adrian Poole examines the Victorian''s obsession with Shakespeare, his impact upon the era''s consciousness, and the expression of this in their drama, novels and poetry. The book features detailed discussion of the interpretations and applications of Shakespeare by major figures such as Dickens and Hardy, Tennyson and Browning, as well as those less well-known.>

Summary

Adrian Poole examines the Victorian's obsession with Shakespeare, his impact upon the era's consciousness, and the expression of this in their drama, novels and poetry. The book features detailed discussion of the interpretations and applications of Shakespeare by major figures such as Dickens and Hardy, Tennyson and Browning, as well as those less well-known.

Product details

• Authors: Adrian Poole
• Assisted by: Adrian Poole (Editor)
• Publisher: Arden shakespeare
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.09.2003
• EAN: 9781903436714
• ISBN: 978-1-903436-71-4
• No. of pages: 312
• Series: The Arden Shakespeare; The Arden Shakespeare; Arden Critical Companions
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; History of Ideas, English, LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, HISTORY / Social History, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / General, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800, Shakespeare Studies & Criticism, Literary studies: plays and playwrights, Relating to Shakespeare / Shakespearean