In relating shakespeare to todays theatre, the editors spend a page on hamilton, the most conspicuous theatrical event of the 400th anniversary year of shakespeares death. Not a bore or a knowall, but a genuinely wellinformed chum. This companion volume to the new oxford shakespeare. Illustrated with more than 100 photographs and boasting contributions from a team. Global shakespeare performances matter because their concerns are inherently local even as they travel.
The oxford companion to shakespeare oxford companions. It presents in full the evidence behind the choices made in the complete works about which works shakespeare wrote, in whole or part. Twelfth night is one of the most popular of shakespeare s plays in the modern theatre, and this edition places particular emphasis on its theatrical qualities throughout. Providing a unique combination of wellwritten, uptodate background information and intriguing selections from primary documents, the bedford companion to shakespeare introduces readers to the topics most important to the study of shakespeare in their full historical and cultural context. Description of the book twelfth night, or what you will.
The cambridge companion to shakespearean comedy edited by alexander leggatt. From the conjectured identity of the dark lady of the sonnets to the misprints in the first folio, from shakespeare s favourite figures of speech to the staging of othello in south africa, a team of internationally renowned scholars provides a lucid. The complete works concentrates on the issues of canon and chronologycurrently the most active and controversial debates in the field of shakespeare editing. The oxford companion to shakespeare michael dobson, stanley wells from the conjectured identity of the dark lady of the sonnets to misprints in the first folio, from shakespeare s favorite figures of speech to the staging of othello in south africa, the oxford companion to shakespeare offers the most comprehensive coverage available on all. Oxfordian theory of shakespeare authorship wikipedia. He has been general editor of the oxford shakespeare since 1978. The oxford companion to english literature margaret drabble. Opening such books is like sitting down with a knowledgeable friend. The oxford companion to shakespeare is the most comprehensive reference work yet produced about shakespeare s works, times, life, and afterlives.
In this sense, global shakespeare is a body of traveling cultural texts and a liminal space. The new cambridge companion to shakespeare edited by margreta. The oxford companion to shakespeare is the most comprehensive reference work available on shakespeare s life, times, works, and his 400year global legacy. Rent the bedford companion to shakespeare 2nd edition 9780312248802 today, or search our site for other textbooks by russ mcdonald. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Editing the second edition of the oxford companion to. From the conjectured identity of the dark lady of the sonnets to misprints in the first folio, from shakespeares favorite figures of speech to the staging of othello in south africa, the oxford companion to shakespeare offers the most comprehensive coverage available on all aspects of shakespeares life and works. Shakespeare, william, 15641616 handbooks, manuals, etc. The new oxford shakespeare, for which taylor serves as lead general editor, is the first edition of the plays to credit christopher marlowe as a coauthor of shakespeares henry vi, parts. Sep 05, 2017 hailed by the washington post as a definitive synthesis of the best editions and by the times of london as a monument to shakespearean scholarship, the oxford shakespeare is the ultimate anthology of the bards work. These individual editions follow the same principles as the complete works, but their editors are permitted to reject choices made for the complete works if they feel strongly.
Mar 25, 2009 buy the oxford companion to shakespeare oxford companions new ed by wells, stanley, dobson, michael isbn. The complete works, 2nd edition 9780199267170 by shakespeare, william and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Craig the 1914 oxford edition of the complete works of william shakespeare ranks among the most authoritative published in the twentieth century. The very best in a long line of shakespeare companions, this latest entry from oxford university press is substantial in both a literal and figurative sense. Oxford university press oxford companion to shakespeare. Authorship companion is a text that challenges the ways in which we attempt to define what we mean by shakespeare and his work, and we should expect nothing less from taylor and the oxford shakespeare. Written by a team of leading international scholars, this companion is designed to illuminate shakespeare s works through discussion of the key topics of shakespeare studies. Feb 20, 2001 providing a unique combination of wellwritten, up to date background information and intriguing selections from primary documents, the bedford companion to shakespeare introduces students to the topics most important to the study of shakespeare in their full historical and cultural context. William shakespeare, the complete works of william shakespeare part 1 the oxford shakespeare 1916 the online library of liberty this ebook pdf format is published by liberty fund, inc. The new oxford shakespeare consists of four interconnected publications. The cambridge companion to shakespearean comedy this is an accessible, wideranging and informed introduction to shakespeares comedies and romances. Editing the second edition of the oxford companion to shakespeare. The complete works by william shakespeare in djvu, fb2, fb3 download ebook. Reference william shakespeare the oxford shakespeare the tempest i, thus neglecting worldly ends, all dedicated to closeness and the bettering of my mind.
The radical argument of the new oxford shakespeare the. At first glance it would seem that with shakespeare. From the conjectured identity of the dark lady of the sonnets to the misprints in the first folio, from shakespeare s favourite figures of speech to the staging of othello in south africa, a team of 100 internationally renowned scholars provides a lucid, stimulating, and authoritative guide to shakespeare. Jan 16, 2017 all told, the new oxford shakespeare has a distressing tendency to miss the wood for the trees. An introduction with documents womens rights emerges within the antislavery movement, 18301870. Shakespeare, william, 15641616 comedies handbooks, manuals, etc.
Twentyone essays provide lively and authoritative approaches to recent scholarship and criticism for readers keen to expand their knowledge and appreciation of shakespeare. The 37 plays, 154 sonnets and miscellaneous verse constitute the literary cornerstone of western civilization. Every textbook comes with a 21day any reason guarantee. The radical argument of the new oxford shakespeare the new. Cambridge companions to literature includes bibliographical references and index. For the most egregious example we must return to the introduction. In addition to the authoritative az entries, it includes nearly 100 illustrations, a chronology, a guide to further reading, a thematic contents list, and special feature entries on each of shakespeare s works. A new book or article on shakespeare comes along every hour of every day.
Hamlet oxford worlds classics 9780199535811 by shakespeare, william and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The online library of liberty a project of liberty fund, inc. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sep 29, 2015 michael dobson, director of the shakespeare institute at the university of birmingham, describes the process of updating the oxford companion to shakespeare for a second edition alongside. Featuring a huge range of books by festival speakers, as well as a. Pdf the oxford companion to english literature margaret. The term oxford shakespeare also refers to oxford university presss editions of individual shakespeare plays and poems. Twentyone brand new essays provide lively and authoritative approaches. One of the most distinguished shakespearian scholars currently working, his publications include the oxford shakespeare. Oct 15, 2015 the oxford companion to shakespeare is the most comprehensive reference work available on shakespeare s life, times, works, and his 400year global legacy. The oxford companion to shakespeare michael dobson.
Description of the book the bedford companion to shakespeare. Though literary scholars reject all alternative authorship candidates, including oxford, 1 2 interest in the oxfordian theory continues. I think its a fascinating read and a definite must for all lovers of shakespeare. The new cambridge companion to shakespeare written by a team of leading international scholars, this companion is designed to illuminate shakespeares works through discussion of the key topics of shakespeare studies. Shakespeare and women oxford shakespeare topics pdf. In the present, the text stands as partly an experimental attempt to affirm an approach to authorship and partly a.
The oxford companion to shakespeare by michael dobson. Boasting over 3,000 entries, 608 pages, 100 illustrations, and more than a halfmillion words, it is the longest and most exhaustive volume of its kind ever produced. The bedford companion to shakespeare 2nd edition chegg. Sep 28, 2001 from the conjectured identity of the dark lady of the sonnets to misprints in the first folio, from shakespeare s favorite figures of speech to the staging of othello in south africa, the oxford companion to shakespeare offers the most comprehensive coverage available on all aspects of shakespeare s life and works. Michael dobson, director of the shakespeare institute at the university of birmingham, describes the process of updating the oxford companion. Hailed by the washington post as a definitive synthesis of the best editions and by the times of london as a monument to shakespearean scholarship, the oxford shakespeare is the ultimate anthology of the bards work.
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