William Shakespeare and Others Collaborative Plays
William Shakespeare and Others Collaborative Plays by Eric Rasmussen, published by Bloomsbury Academic on October 28, 2013, is a comprehensive exploration of the plays associated with Shakespeare that have often been overlooked. This 752-page edition presents a unique collection developed in partnership with The Royal Shakespeare Company, offering insights into ten plays that may have involved Shakespeare’s contributions. The work is supported by a team of scholars, including Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen, and features a detailed essay by Will Sharpe on authorship and attribution.
Readers will find a blend of textual scholarship and engaging writing that revisits the complexities of what constitutes Shakespearean work. This edition not only highlights the collaborative nature of these plays but also serves as a valuable resource for students, teachers, performers, and scholars interested in literary criticism and the broader context of Shakespeare’s influence. The book invites readers to delve into the intriguing question of authorship while appreciating the artistry of the plays within this varied body of work.
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Developed in partnership with The Royal Shakespeare Company, this is the first edition for over a hundred years of the fascinatingly varied body of plays that has become known as ‘The Shakespeare Apocrypha’. As a companion to their award-winning The RSC Shakespeare: Complete Works, renowned scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen, supported by a dynamic team of co-editors, now provide a fascinating insight into ten plays in which Shakespeare may have had a hand. A magisterial essay by Will Sharpe provides a comprehensive account of the Authorship and Attribution of each play.
Combining outstanding textual scholarship with elegant writing and design, this unique collection allows us to revisit the question of what is Shakespearean. It is an indispensable book for students, teachers, performers, scholars and lovers of Shakespeare everywhere.
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