An Essay of Shakespeare's Relation to Tradition

An Essay of Shakespeare's Relation to Tradition by Janet Spens delves into the analysis of Shakespeare's plays exploring themes of vengeance honor and tragedy. The book discusses the origins and characteristics of tragic heroes in various plays including Shakespearean works highlighting influences from Greek drama Senecan plays and Elizabethan tragedies. It examines the interplay between age honor vengeance and madness in characters like Orestes Oedipus Hamlet and Macbeth offering insights into their motivations and actions.