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Who Was William Shakespeare?
An Introduction to the Life and Works
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Ideal for undergraduates, general readers, and anyone interested in Shakespeare's life, works, and the social and political history of early modern England.
This new study of Shakespeare's life and times, which illuminates our understanding and appreciation of his works, combines an accessible fully historicized treatment of both the life and the plays, suited to both undergraduate and popular audiences.
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A new study of Shakespeare’s life and times, which illuminates our understanding and appreciation of his works.
Who Was William Shakespeare? combines an accessible fully historicised treatment of both the life and the plays, suited to both undergraduate and popular audiences.
It looks at 24 of the most significant plays and the sonnets through the lens of various aspects of Shakespeare’s life and historical environment.
The book addresses four of the most significant issues that shaped Shakespeare’s career: education, religion, social status, and theatre.
It examines theatre as an institution and the literary environment of early modern London.
Furthermore, it explains and dispatches conspiracy theories about authorship.
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Praised for its readability and scholarly rigour, Dympna Callaghan's book is more than just an introduction. It is regarded as a substantial critical work that thoughtfully addresses the complex question of Shakespeare's identity and significance. Featured in the Times Literary Supplement, the book is noted for its clear and well-structured presentation that situates the plays in historical context, appealing to both students and general readers.
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ISBN: 9780470658475
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 December 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 155.0mm
Height: 231.0mm
Weight: 417g
Pages: 320
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About the Author
Dympna Callaghan is William L. Safire Professor of ModernLetters at Syracuse University and President of the ShakespeareAssociation of America, 2012 13. She is the editor of theArden Shakespeare Language and Writing Series and coeditor, withMichael Dobson, of the Palgrave Shakespeare Studies series. Herpublications include Shakespeare Without Women (2000),The Taming of the Shrew: A Norton Critical Edition (2009),Shakespeare s Sonnets (2007), The Impact ofFeminism in English Renaissance Culture (2006), and Romeoand Juliet: Texts and Contexts (2003).
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