The Comedies of William Shakespeare |
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| Editor:
| Kuiper, Kathleen |
| ISBN: | 978-1-283-80484-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $33.54 |
Book Description:
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In Shakespeare s time, the term comedy did not necessarily denote something funny or amusing. Rather, through such plays such as A Midsummer Night s Dream and The Merchant of Venice, the playwright examines other defining characteristics of comedic drama the social interactions of common folks and a focus on the contradictions inherent in everyday life. Readers explore the major themes of Shakespearean comedies, which have enchanted readers and theater-goers alike for centuries."
In Shakespeare s time, the term comedy did not necessarily denote something funny or amusing. Rather, through such plays such as A Midsummer Night s Dream and The Merchant of Venice, the playwright examines other defining characteristics of comedic drama the social interactions of common folks and a focus on the contradictions inherent in everyday life. Readers explore the major themes of Shakespearean comedies, which have enchanted readers and theater-goers alike for centuries."