The Plays of Shakespeare: A Thematic Guide

by Victor L. Cahn

Book Overview

Touching viewers and readers with his presentation of social, moral, and political issues, Shakespeare holds ageless and unequaled appeal primarily because of the universal themes at the heart of his dramatic works. Shakespeare scholar Victor Cahn takes a unique approach to exploring the plays by identifying and explicating the themes that recur throughout the canon. Written in lively language, each of the 35 essays explores a core theme or topic...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313309817
• ISBN13: 9780313309816
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.5" x 9.5"