Shakespeare's Dramatic Art: Collected Essays

by Wolfgang Clemen

Overview

First published in 1972.

Studying Shakespeare's 'art of preparation', this book illustrates the relationship between the techniques of preparation and the structure and theme of the plays. Other essays cover Shakespeare's use of the messenger's report, his handling of the theme of appearance and reality and the basic characteristics of Shakespearian drama.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136559082
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/08/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	334 KB

About the Author

Wolfgang Clemen

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Shakespeare's Art of Preparation. A Preliminary Sketch; Chapter 2 Shakespeare's Use of the Messenger's Report; Chapter 3 Past and Future in Shakespeare's Drama; Chapter 4 Shakespeare's Soliloquies; Chapter 5 Appearance and Reality in Shakespeare's Plays; Chapter 6 Shakespeare and the Modern World; Chapter 7 Characteristic Features of Shakespearian Drama; Chapter 8 How to Read a Shakespeare Play;