Introducing Shakespeare (Penguin Literary Criticism)
Introducing Shakespeare by G. B. Harrison is a comprehensive exploration of the background to Shakespeare’s plays, published by Penguin Books on March 30, 1950. This 3rd edition, comprising 240 pages, delves into how Shakespeare achieved his esteemed status in English literature and examines the limited knowledge we have about his life. The book also highlights recent scholarly advancements that have shed light on his works.
Readers will find a detailed discussion of the social and political context of Shakespeare’s time, including the rival theatrical companies and the impact of the plague. The text addresses issues such as plagiarism and literary piracy, as well as the design of Elizabethan playhouses. Dr. Harrison further analyzes the established canon and its chronology, the evolution of Shakespeare’s style, and the editorial techniques employed to transform Folios and Quartos into accessible texts. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intricacies of Shakespeare’s literary contributions.
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This work provides the background to Shakespeare’s plays. The author shows how Shakespeare came to occupy his current position at the pinnacle of English literature, how little we know of his life and how recent scholarship has made immense strides in illuminating his works. Subsequent chapters consider what we know about the social and political scene in Shakespeare’s day, the rival theatrical companies in an age of the plague, plagiarism and literary piracy and the actual design of Elizabethan playhouses. Dr Harrison concludes by looking at the established canon and its chronology, the development of Shakespeare’s style and the techniques used by modern editors to turn Folios and Quartos into readable texts.
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