If you love Shakespeare's plays and want to understand those works better or at least differently, then The Ever-Fixed Mark may be of interest. The texts of 10 major plays (3 comedies, 1 history, 5 tragedies, and 1 late romance) are examined in detail with relevant historical and critical background for each. Because the plays are examined in roughly chronological order, his exploration of key ideas like human nature, love, revenge, the role of women, evil, and redemption develop and prepare him for the great tragedies and late romances. By the final chapter, you will have a greater appreciation of each play, of his artistic development, and the man himself.
After many years of teaching at the university level, this is the book I've always wanted to write. Though it is well-researched and supported, it is written for a general, not an academic audience. For me, I am convinced Shakespeare continues to have relevance even in our current time because he addresses the core issues of life, those concerns that never really change. Though he wrote from a world view that provided many with a sense of security, he examined the assumptions of that perspective with intelligence, curiosity, and with utmost humility.
If you are interested to learn more, please take a closer look, You can find the book on Amazon in both Kindle and paperback format.
After many years of teaching at the university level, this is the book I've always wanted to write. Though it is well-researched and supported, it is written for a general, not an academic audience. For me, I am convinced Shakespeare continues to have relevance even in our current time because he addresses the core issues of life, those concerns that never really change. Though he wrote from a world view that provided many with a sense of security, he examined the assumptions of that perspective with intelligence, curiosity, and with utmost humility.
If you are interested to learn more, please take a closer look, You can find the book on Amazon in both Kindle and paperback format.
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