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'Tis Pity She's A Whore
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Ideal for students and scholars seeking a thorough understanding of Ford's tragedy, as well as readers interested in early modern drama and critical literary analysis.
A fully modernized, annotated edition of 'Tis Pity She's a Whore, Ford's tragedy centred on sibling incest and complex revenge plots. The introduction gives students a wealth of contextual and critical material to help their understanding of this complex drama.
A fully modernized, annotated edition of 'Tis Pity She's a Whore, Ford's tragedy centred on sibling incest and complex revenge plots. The introduction gives students a wealth of contextual and critical material to help their understanding of this complex drama.
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A fully modernised, annotated edition of Tis Pity She's a Whore, Ford's controversial tragedy of sibling incest and complex revenge plots. As with all Arden editions, detailed on-page commentary notes help the student understand and appreciate the play both in performance and as a many-layered literary text.
The lengthy, illustrated introduction offers a wealth of critical and contextual information about the play, and explores its theme of incest from an early modern perspective. Sonia Massai reveals the startling originality of the play, which is far more than a dark rewriting of Romeo and Juliet, and the reasons for its appeal to modern audiences.
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Praised for its detailed annotations and contextual insights, this edition meets the high standards of Arden Shakespeare. Experts highlight its strong commentary and modern appeal, with critics noting its nuanced exploration of gender, power, and desire in an early modern setting.
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ISBN: 9781904271505
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 October 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare
Contributors:
- Edited by Sonia Massai
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 124.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 322g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Sonia Massai is Reader in Shakespeare Studies at King's College, London.
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