Shakespeare's Royal Self


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The discovery of the unconscious has brought a new dimension to the criticism of great works of literature. Notable studies of Hamlet by depth psychologists are in existence.




William Shakespeare's Macbeth


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A collection of literary criticism focusing on Shakespeare's play Macbeth.










Shakespearean Criticism


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Reissuing works originally published between 1984 and 1995, this set brings back into print early volumes from the Shakespearean Criticism Series originally edited by Joseph Price. The books present selections of renowned scholarship on each play, touching on performances as well as the dramatic literature. The pieces included are a mixture of influential historical criticism, more modern interpretations and enlightening reviews, most of which were published in wide-spread places before these compilations were first made. Companions to the plays, these books showcase critical opinion and scholarly debate.







Shakespeare's Tragic Form


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Since about 1960, when five-act division in Shakespeare's plays was strongly disputed, most critics have focused on individual scenes rather than holistic form. This book argues for Shakespeare's use of five acts, arranged in three cycles to form a 2-1-2 pattern. It also examines the role of multiple plots and centers of consciousness, especially in the festive comedies and romances. Additionally, it traces Shakespeare's gradual mastery of the art of epiphany, compares it to Spenser's complementary focus on transcendent reality, and traces in Macbeth the dark mode of Shakespeare's dramaturgical pattern.




The Complete Works of Shakespeare


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A compandium of works of the dramatist and playright of all times, William Shakespeare.




Shakespeare's Henry VIII


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