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Author
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Date published
1934
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Publisher
New York ; Cambridge, Eng : The Macmillan company : The University press, 1934.
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Subject
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Criticism and interpretation History 20th century
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Criticism and interpretation.
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Accession number
81080158
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Class
63.04/GRA
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Language
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Physical description
x p., 1 l., 408 p : illus. (incl. plans) facsims ; 23 cm.
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The studies in this volume cover all aspects of Shakespearian scholarship. It begins with Shakespeare's biography, describes the theatres and companies of the time, and analyses Shakespeare's dramatic and poetic genius. There are also studies of his work in relation to the English spoken at the time, his use and knowledge of music, and his sources. Other essays cover the national and social background. A final group touches on the text of the plays, Shakespearian criticism and scholarship, and Shakespeare in the theatre., Bibliography, etc. note: "Reading list": p. (347)-368.