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OverviewWhat is it that makes Shakespeare’s problem plays problematic? Many critics have sought for the underlying vision or message of these puzzling and disturbing dramas. Originally published in 1987, the key to Viv Thomas’s new synthesis of the plays is the idea of fracture and dissolution in the universe. From the collapse of ‘degree’ in Troilus and Cressida to the corruption at the heart of innocence in Measure for Measure, to the puzzling status of virtue and valour in All’s Well, the most obvious feature of these plays in their capacity to prompt new questions. In a detailed discussion of each play in turn, the author traces the dominant themes that both distinguish and unite them, and provides numerous insights into the sources, background, texture and morality of the plays. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Vivian ThomasPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9780367681388ISBN 10: 0367681382 Pages: 246 Publication Date: 12 February 2023 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback 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 ContentsAcknowledgements. A Note on the Text. 1. Concepts and Perspectives: Why Problem Plays? 2. Shakespeare’s Use of His Source Material (i) Troilus and Cressida (ii) All’s Well that Ends Well (iii) Measure for Measure 3. The Fractured Universe: Wholeness and Division in Troilus and Cressida 4. Virtue and Honour in All’s Well that Ends Well 5. Order and Authority in Measure for Measure 6. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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