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As You Like It: Language and Writing
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Ideal for students and educators seeking to deepen their understanding of Shakespeare's language and dramatic techniques.
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As You Like It: Language and Writing explores one of Shakespeare’s best-known comedies. It considers the literary and theatrical contexts in which Shakespeare was writing; examines, in detail, the different forms of language used in the play and considers ways in which language and meaning have changed over time, and are affected by performance.
Each chapter contains a 'Writing matters' section which provides suggestions for activities that can further enhance a student’s understanding of the play.
This informative guide to Shakespeare's popular comedy equips students with the critical skills to analyse its language, structure and themes and to expand and enrich their own responses to the play.
Series: Arden Student Skills: Language and Writing
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As You Like It: Language and Writing
As You Like It: Language and Writing explores one of Shakespeare’s best-known comedies. It considers the literary and theatrical contexts in which Shakespeare was writing; examines, in detail, the different forms of language used in the play and considers ways in which language and meaning have changed over time, and are affected by performance. Each chapter contains a 'Writing matters'...Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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ISBN: 9781350120419
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 June 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare
Contributors:
- Series edited by Prof. Dympna Callaghan
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 136.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 168
About the Author
Abigail Rokison-Woodall is Lecturer in Shakespeare and Theatre, The Shakespeare Institute, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK and was formerly a professional actor.
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