Isbn: 9781330368190 - shakespeare's roman plays and their background (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores Shakespeare's Roman plays, analyzing them not only as individual works but also as a distinct group within his larger body of work. The author examines the plays' unique style, which, while drawing on elements of both the English histories and free tragedies, stands apart from either genre. A central focus is the plays' use of Roman history as a backdrop, and the author delves into Shakespeare's choices in shaping and adapting his source material, particularly Plutarch's influential *Lives*. The book highlights the playwrights' deep engagement with the themes of ambition, political power, morality, and the nature of heroism, tracing these themes through the lives of historical figures such as Julius Caesar, Brutus, Antony, Cleopatra, and Coriolanus. By exploring the complex motivations and inner struggles of these figures, the book offers insights into Shakespeare's profound understanding of human nature and the timeless complexities of power dynamics. The author's exploration of the historical and literary context surrounding Shakespeare's Roman plays offers a fresh perspective on these enduring masterpieces, revealing the depth of their artistic and intellectual significance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…