Shakespeare's Festive Tragedy

<p><em>Shakespeare's Festive Tragedy</em> is a unique look at the social and religious foundations of the tragic genre. Naomi Liebler asks whether it is possible to regard tragic heroes such as Coriolanus and King Lear as `sacrifical victims of the prevailing social order'.<br> A fascinating examination of Shakespearean tragedy, this extraordinary book will provoke excitment and controversy alike.</p> Chapter 1 Festive Tragedy; Chapter 2 Seeking Definitions; Chapter 3 The Ritual Groundwork; Chapter 4 Communitas, Hierarchy, Liminality, Victimage; Chapter 5 The Hobby-Horse is Forgot; Chapter 6 Conclusion;