The Lamentable Tragedy of Locrine (Annotated)


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*This Book is annotated (it contains a detailed biography of the author). *An active Table of Contents has been added by the publisher for a better customer experience. *This book has been checked and corrected for spelling errors. Locrine is an Elizabethan play depicting the legendary Trojan founders of the nation of England and of Troynovant (London). The play presents a cluster of complex and unresolved problems for scholars of English Renaissance theatre.




The Lamentable Tragedy of Locrine


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The Lamentable Tragedy of Locrine and Mucedorus


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The Lamentable Tragedy of Locrine and Mucedorus are plays attributed in part to William Shakespeare.




The Drama of Complaint


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The Drama of Complaint: Ethical Provocations in Shakespeare's Tragedy is the first book-length study of complaint in Shakespearean drama. Emily Shortslef makes two main arguments. One is that poetic forms of complaint--expressions of discontent and unhappiness--operate in and across the period's literary and nonliterary discourses as sites of thought about human flourishing, the subject of ethical inquiry. The other is that Shakespearean configurations of these ubiquitous forms in theatrical scenes of complaint model new ways of thinking about ethical subjectivity, or ways of desiring, acting, and living consonant with notions of the good life. The Drama of Complaint develops these interlocking arguments through five chapters that demonstrate the thinking materialized in and through five prolific forms of complaint (existential, judicial, spectral, female, and deathbed). Built around some of the most electrifying scenes in Shakespearean tragedy, each chapter is a case study that identifies and theorizes one of these forms of complaint; delineates a matrix of ethical thought that structures that form; and develops a new reading of a Shakespearean tragedy to which that form of complaint and those ethical questions are integral.




The Complete Works of William Shakespeare


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William Shakespeare's 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare' is a comprehensive collection of his plays, sonnets, and poems, showcasing his unparalleled talent in the English language. With a combination of comedies, tragedies, and histories, Shakespeare's works explore themes of love, power, jealousy, and ambition. His use of blank verse and iambic pentameter revolutionized Elizabethan literature, influencing generations of writers and playwrights. This collection provides readers with a window into the cultural and political landscape of Shakespeare's time, immersing them in the beauty and complexity of his words. William Shakespeare, often regarded as the greatest playwright in English literature, drew inspiration from classical sources, mythology, and historical events. His deep understanding of human nature and his ability to capture the essence of the human experience set him apart as a literary giant. 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare' reflects his enduring legacy and serves as a testament to his enduring influence on the world of literature. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare' to any reader interested in delving into the genius of one of history's most prolific writers. This collection offers a diverse range of plays and poems that continue to captivate audiences and scholars alike, making it a must-read for anyone looking to explore the depth and breadth of Shakespeare's literary prowess.




Life and Work of Shakespeare


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Reproduction of the original: Life and Work of Shakespeare by Frederick Gard Fleay




New Perspectives on Tudor Cultures


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This volume presents a selection of papers from the 6th International Conference of the Tudor Symposium, held at the University of Sheffield in 2009. It brings together new explorations of Tudor literature from scholars based all over Europe: France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Norway, and the United Kingdom. The papers cover the long mid-Tudor period, from Skelton and more to the young Shakespeare, but with a central emphasis on the middle decades of the sixteenth century. Topics range widely from philosophy and social commentary to more traditionally literary kinds of writing, such as lyric and tragedy (both dramatic and non-dramatic). The volume as a whole offers an attractively kaleidoscopic image of the variety of new work being carried out in the area in the new millennium.