Shakespeare's dramatic genres
By: Lawrence Danson.
Series: Oxford Shakespeare topics
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 160
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Technique; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Philosophy; Literature -- Philosophy; Drama -- Technique; Literary form -- History -- 16th century; Literary form -- History -- 17th century
Description: Danson's guide to the kinds of Shakespearian drama provides a history of genre-theory in Shakespeare's day, an overview of the genres on the Elizabethan stage, and a look at the range of Shakespeare's comedies, histories, and tragedies.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [151]-155) and index.