Shakespeare: The Basics

The Basics

by Sean McEvoy

Aimed squarely at the student new to Shakespeare, this volume provides a through introduction to the plays, based on the exciting new approaches shaping the field of Shakespeare studies. The author offers a refreshingly clear guide to Shakespeare's language; the plays as performance texts; the cultural and political contexts of the plays; early modern theatre practice; new understandings of the major genres.

Genres: Shakespeare, Nonfiction, Academic

304 pages, Paperback

First published March 9, 2000

Reviews

[Enzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nicely written intro that is pretty in-depth. Therefore, I would not read this as a first book on Shakespeare, but definitely a good idea if you want a second book on him. It engages with texts and how to read them.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting overview of contemporary Shakespeare analysis and criticism. Informative and thought provoking.

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview. I learned a lot.