About the book
This lively and innovative introduction to Shakespeare promotes active engagement with the plays, rather than recycling factual information. Covering a range of texts, it is divided into seven subject-based chapters: Character; Performance; Texts; Language; Structure; Sources and History, and it does not assume any prior knowledge. Instead, it develops ways of thinking and provides the reader with resources for independent research through the 'Where next?' sections at the end of each chapter. The book draws on up-to-date scholarship without being overwhelmed by it, and unlike other introductory guides to Shakespeare it emphasizes that there is space for new and fresh thinking by students and readers, even on the most-studied and familiar plays.
Editions of The Cambridge Introduction to Shakespeare
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780521855990
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780521671880
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This lively and innovative introduction to Shakespeare promotes active engagement with the plays, rather than recycling factual information. Covering a range of texts, it is divided into seven subject-based chapters: Character; Performance; Texts; Language; Structure; Sources and History, and it does not assume any prior knowledge. Instead, it develops ways of thinking and provides the reader with resources for independent research through the 'Where next?' sections at the end of each chapter. The book draws on up-to-date scholarship without being overwhelmed by it, and unlike other introductory guides to Shakespeare it emphasizes that there is space for new and fresh thinking by students and readers, even on the most-studied and familiar plays.
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What is The Cambridge Introduction to Shakespeare about?
This lively and innovative introduction to Shakespeare promotes active engagement with the plays, rather than recycling factual information. Covering a range of texts, it is divided into seven subject-based chapters: Character; Performance; Texts; Language; Structure; Sources and History, and it does not assume any prior knowledge. Instead, it develops ways of thinking and provides the reader with resources for independent research through the 'Where next?' sections at the end of each chapter. The book draws on up-to-date scholarship without being overwhelmed by it, and unlike other introductory guides to Shakespeare it emphasizes that there is space for new and fresh thinking by students and readers, even on the most-studied and familiar plays.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Cambridge Introduction to Shakespeare?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism > Literary studies: plays and playwrights
Where can I read a sample of The Cambridge Introduction to Shakespeare?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780521855990
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Cambridge Introduction to Shakespeare?
Emma Smith
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Cambridge Introduction to Shakespeare is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780521855990) and paperback(ISBN 9780521671880)