Story of Elizabethan Drama

Klappentext George Bagshawe Harrison (1894-1991) was a renowned scholar and critic who produced many books on Elizabethan and Jacobean literature. In this volume, originally published in 1924, Harrison provides a concise introduction to the development of Elizabethan drama. The text contains information on key figures and their contributions, together with analysis in a broader cultural context. Observations are reinforced by abundant quotation from plays, together with carefully selected illustrative material. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in dramatic criticism and the Elizabethan period. Zusammenfassung George Bagshawe Harrison (1894–1991) was a renowned scholar and critic who produced many books on Elizabethan and Jacobean literature. In this 1924 volume, Harrison provides a concise introduction to the development of Elizabethan drama which will be of value to anyone interested in dramatic criticism and the Elizabethan period. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: the university wits; 1. Thomas Kyd and The Spanish Tragedy; 2. Christopher Marlowe 1564-93; 3. Robert Greene 1558-92; 4. William Shakespeare: apprenticeship; 5. Ben Jonson 1572-1637; 6. Tricks of the trade; 7. Shakespeare: the tragic period 1601-7; 8. Conclusion; Bibliography; Chronological table.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: G. B. Harrison, George Bagshaw Harrison, Harrison G. B.
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 12.01.2012
• EAN: 9781107612167
• ISBN: 978-1-107-61216-7
• Pagine: 154
• Categorie: Narrativa > Poesia lirica, drammatica; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura / linguistica inglese; English, LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, Literary studies: general, Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Literary studies: plays and playwrights