书名: Shakespeare: The Basics (The Basics)
作者: Sean McEvoy (Author)
出版社: Routledge; 1 edition (May 2000)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0415212898
ISBN-13: 978-0415212892
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Book Description
Shakespeare: The Basics aims to demystify Shakespeare's plays for the beginning reader by providing a thorough general introduction to this sometimes intimidating playwright. Concentrating on language, genre and history, McEvoy discusses the plays both in the light of contemporary thought and also in their historical context. He explores such diverse themes as social justice, the oppression or liberation of women and the idea of writing history, offering up a refreshingly clear guide to the Bard.
Review
'This book is an invaluable resource for the introductory study of Shakespeare. It is likely to spark its student readers into enlivened discussions, animated debates, and fearless engagements with Shakespeare's works.' - Naomi Liebler, Montclair State College, USA
'Fascinating, educational and easy to read...an invaluable guide to studying Shakespeare...I wish I'd had it during my English A Level.' - Susi Waters, First Year Undergraduate, University of East Anglia
'Daringly brilliant as an introduction to Shakespeare's language, the practices of Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre, the cultural and political contexts of the plays, and the major genres of comedy, tragedy and romance. It is hard to imagine a better introduction to Shakespeare's plays for A level students. For McEvoy, the plays are as alive and kicking today as they were over four hundred years ago.' - James Priory, Portsmouth Grammar School
'Carefully researched and refreshingly up to date...scholarly yet simple, precise not pretentious...This book is in fact the opposite of a School Textbook. It's good.' - Charles Bond, E Magazine
'A strong, systematic, and ideologically unbiased introduction to Shakespeare, bound to deepen any reader's appreciation for the great playwright, and particularly suited to prepare college freshmen for deeper reading of Elizabethan drama.' - Kirkus Reviews
'The book effectively summarizes the current status of Shakespeare masterpieces...This is recommended for all public and academic libraries.' - Library Journal
'It is hard to imagine a better introduction to Shakespeare's plays for A level students. For McEvoy, the plays are as alive and kicking today as they were over four hundred years ago.' - The English and Media Magazine
'Reading McEvoy's Basics will add to the enjoyment that can be derived from watching or reading Shakespeare's plays.' - English Teaching
'It is a most valuable introduction to the plays of Shakespeare.' - Frances Hughes, Speech and Drama
About the Author
Sean McEvoy teaches English and Drama at Vardean College, Brighton, UK.
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作者: Sean McEvoy (Author)
出版社: Routledge; 1 edition (May 2000)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0415212898
ISBN-13: 978-0415212892
电子书格式：DJVU, 推荐查看工具：WinDjView
Book Description
Shakespeare: The Basics aims to demystify Shakespeare's plays for the beginning reader by providing a thorough general introduction to this sometimes intimidating playwright. Concentrating on language, genre and history, McEvoy discusses the plays both in the light of contemporary thought and also in their historical context. He explores such diverse themes as social justice, the oppression or liberation of women and the idea of writing history, offering up a refreshingly clear guide to the Bard.
Review
'This book is an invaluable resource for the introductory study of Shakespeare. It is likely to spark its student readers into enlivened discussions, animated debates, and fearless engagements with Shakespeare's works.' - Naomi Liebler, Montclair State College, USA
'Fascinating, educational and easy to read...an invaluable guide to studying Shakespeare...I wish I'd had it during my English A Level.' - Susi Waters, First Year Undergraduate, University of East Anglia
'Daringly brilliant as an introduction to Shakespeare's language, the practices of Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre, the cultural and political contexts of the plays, and the major genres of comedy, tragedy and romance. It is hard to imagine a better introduction to Shakespeare's plays for A level students. For McEvoy, the plays are as alive and kicking today as they were over four hundred years ago.' - James Priory, Portsmouth Grammar School
'Carefully researched and refreshingly up to date...scholarly yet simple, precise not pretentious...This book is in fact the opposite of a School Textbook. It's good.' - Charles Bond, E Magazine
'A strong, systematic, and ideologically unbiased introduction to Shakespeare, bound to deepen any reader's appreciation for the great playwright, and particularly suited to prepare college freshmen for deeper reading of Elizabethan drama.' - Kirkus Reviews
'The book effectively summarizes the current status of Shakespeare masterpieces...This is recommended for all public and academic libraries.' - Library Journal
'It is hard to imagine a better introduction to Shakespeare's plays for A level students. For McEvoy, the plays are as alive and kicking today as they were over four hundred years ago.' - The English and Media Magazine
'Reading McEvoy's Basics will add to the enjoyment that can be derived from watching or reading Shakespeare's plays.' - English Teaching
'It is a most valuable introduction to the plays of Shakespeare.' - Frances Hughes, Speech and Drama
About the Author
Sean McEvoy teaches English and Drama at Vardean College, Brighton, UK.
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