Dreams In Shakespeare's Plays

By L. W. ROGERS

Book Overview

""Dreams in Shakespeare's Plays"" by L.W. Rogers is a comprehensive analysis of the role of dreams in the works of William Shakespeare. The book explores the various ways in which dreams are used in Shakespeare's plays, including as a literary device, a plot device, and a means of exploring characters' innermost thoughts and desires. Rogers examines the cultural and historical context of dreams in Shakespeare's time, as well as the psychological and symbolic significance of dreams in the plays. The book also includes close readings of specific scenes and characters, such as the famous ""To be or not to be"" soliloquy in Hamlet and the prophetic dreams in Julius Caesar. ""Dreams in Shakespeare's Plays"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Shakespeare, as well as anyone interested in the history and significance of dreams in literature.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Ghosts in Shakespeare, by L. W. Rogers. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594971.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162821930
• ISBN13: 9781162821931
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 7.5" x 9.3"