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OverviewThis fascinating title, first published in 1922, presents a detailed overview of the life and works of Shakespeare. Alden first considers Shakespeare’s Elizabethan context, alongside exploring the Classical and Italian foundations, political theories, concepts and theatrical trends that influenced his works. Next, a comprehensive biography provides insight into Shakespeare’s probable education, relationships and contemporaries. The final sections are devoted to the genres into which Shakespeare’s works have been categorised, with full analyses of and backgrounds to the poems, histories, comedies and tragedies. An important study, this title will be of particular value to students in need of a comprehensive overview of Shakespeare’s life and works, as well as the more general inquisitive reader. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Raymond AldenPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.657kg ISBN: 9780415721158ISBN 10: 0415721156 Pages: 398 Publication Date: 26 July 2013 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface; 1. The Age 2. Life and Works 3. The Poems 4. The Chronicle-Histories 5. The Comedies 6. The Tragedies 7. The Tragi-Comedies 8. ShakespeareReviewsAuthor InformationRaymond Alden Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |