Why Shakespeare: An Introduction to the Playwright's ArtBloomsbury Academic, 2005 - 192 pàgines Writing for a small troupe of men and boys who performed on an almost bare stage, William Shakespeare dramatized an unparalleled range of stories and emotions through his wizardry with words, his uncanny understanding of the human spirit, and his genius for maximizing the talents of his actors. Working under conditions that today we would consider primitive, he made himself into the supreme playwright. Exactly how does Shakespeare achieve his effects? Why does he continue to enthrall audiences performance after performance, night after night, century after century? Can we learn the secrets of his success? By concentrating on a dozen of his best-known plays (though others receive attention, too), and analyzing their structural and theatrical elements as well as their distinctive language, inventive plotting, and unique characters this book demystifies Shakespeare for all theater lovers. With its down-to-earth and jargon-free approach, Why Shakespeare enables us to step behind the curtain to learn why Shakespeare is considered the greatest dramatist of all time. |
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... Bolingbroke took the crown itself . As Hotspur can attest , " well we know the king / Knows at what time to promise , when to pay . " Of course such a clever temporizer and politician as Bolingbroke would find his son's behavior ...
... Bolingbroke . York , Richard's last surviving uncle after the death of Gaunt , warns the king that by denying Bolingbroke his inheritance , Rich- ard is dangerously undermining the very basis for his own author- ity : " for how art thou ...
... Bolingbroke's success is arguably heaven's will . The plain truth is that with his army Bolingbroke can force Rich- ard from office . When they confront each other at the turning point of the play , Bolingbroke first offers his ...
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Preface | 9 |
Organizing the Story | 22 |
Managing the Exposition | 39 |
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Why Shakespeare: An Introduction to the Playwright's Art G. M. Pinciss Previsualització limitada - 2005 |