The Oxford Handbook Of Shakespeare Arthur F Kinney by Arthur F Kinney 9780199566105, 0199566100 instant download after payment.

An essential resource for the study of Shakespeare, The Oxford Handbook to Shakespeare is edited by esteemed scholar Arthur Kinney and contains forty specially written essays. It provides fresh and imaginative readings of his plays and poems, reflects on the current state of Shakespeare Studies, and suggests the likely future directions it will take. The Handbook is divided into five sections: Texts explores how Shakespeare wrote, who he collaborated with, the ways in which his works were transmitted, and the reactions of his early readers Conditions examines the economic, social, artistic, and linguistic forces at play on Shakespeare Works discusses the various stages of his career Performances is concerned with issues such as the reception of his plays, the theatre business, and film adaptations and Current Speculations includes essays on topics ranging from the role of philosophical thought and the influence of classical sources to the relevance of empire, technology, religion, and law. By covering the range of Shakespeares work in his time and ours, this myriad-minded book deepens and enriches our understanding of the great poet and unparalleled playwrights accomplishments.