Bibliograph

Shakespeare's comedies, a very short introduction, Bart van Es

Type

Label

Shakespeare's comedies, a very short introduction, Bart van Es

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-118) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Shakespeare's comedies

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

946112195

Responsibility statement

Bart van Es

Series statement

Very short introductions, 467

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

"In this Very Short Introduction, Bart van Es explores the full range of the playwright's comic writing. Examining Shakespeare's influences and sources, van Es compares his works to those of his rivals, looks at the history of the plays in performance, and identifies the key qualities that make Shakespearean comedy unique"--Cover flap

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- World -- Wit -- Love -- Time -- Character -- Endings

Classification