Critical companion to William Shakespeare : a literary reference to his life and work Vol.I/ Rev...
作者: Charles Boyce.
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简介:The most respected, revered, and researched author of all time, William Shakespeare forever changed the face of literature, writing works that have inspired discussion and debate for hundreds of years. A monumental resource for scholars and students, Critical Companion to William Shakespeare is an authoritative reference to virtually everything one needs to know about the Bard and his works. This two-volume set contains more than 3,000 entries on material crucial to the study of Shakespeare's life and work, including: a detailed discussion of Shakespeare's life; scene-by-scene synopses and critical commentary on every play; comprehensive analyses of major and minor characters; biographical information on i important figures in Shakespeare's life, from his earliest influences to his later friendships, including actors, collaborators, composers, and more; and entries on important scholars, documents and artifacts, places, literary and theatrical terms, and more. Additional features include a collection of quotations from Shakespeare's works, a time line, and a bibliography. - Back cover.