Routledge Guide to William Shakespeare

<p>Demystifying and contextualising Shakespeare for the twenty-first century, this book offers both an introduction to the subject for beginners as well as an invaluable resource for more experienced Shakespeareans.</p><p>In this friendly, structured guide, Robert Shaughnessy: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>introduces Shakespeare’s life and works in context, providing crucial historical background</li> <li>looks at each of Shakespeare’s plays in turn, considering issues of historical context, contemporary criticism and performance history </li> <li>provides detailed discussion of twentieth-century Shakespearean criticism, exploring the theories, debates and discoveries that shape our understanding of Shakespeare today </li> <li>looks at contemporary performances of Shakespeare on stage and screen </li> <li>provides further critical reading by play</li> <li>outlines detailed chronologies of Shakespeare’s life and works and also of twentieth-century criticism</li> </ul><p>The companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/shaughnessy contains student-focused materials and resources, including an interactive timeline and annotated weblinks.</p> <p>1. Life and Contexts 2. Works 3. Criticism Chronology Bibliography Index</p>