The Ghosts In Shakespeare's Tragedy Of King Richard III

By L. W. ROGERS

Book Overview

""The Ghosts in Shakespeare's Tragedy of King Richard III"" by L.W. Rogers is a literary analysis that explores the role of ghosts in Shakespeare's play, ""King Richard III"". The book examines the significance of the ghosts of Richard's victims, including those of his brother, wife, and young nephews. The author argues that these ghosts serve as a haunting reminder of Richard's evil deeds and the consequences of his actions. Rogers also delves into the historical context of the play, discussing the Tudor propaganda that shaped Shakespeare's portrayal of Richard III as a villainous usurper. Through a close reading of the text, the author highlights the ways in which Shakespeare uses the ghosts to comment on the nature of power, guilt, and redemption. This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Shakespeare, as well as anyone interested in the cultural and political context of Renaissance England.THIS 28 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: 1425309488
• ISBN13: 9781425309480
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"