Shakespeare
Subtitle: the seven ages of human experience
By: David Bevington.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Blackwell Pub.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Malden, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9781405127530
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation; Maturation (Psychology) in literature; Human beings in literature; Aging in literature
Description: "What makes Shakespeare great? Why do we still read and perform his works? In this introduction, David Bevington argues that Shakespeare continues to live among us today because his representations of the human condition are believable, endearing, and touchingly human. The book is structured around Shakespeare's arc of human life from infancy and childhood to adulthood, advancing age, and eventual death, as set out by Jaques in the 'Seven Ages of Man' speech from As You Like It."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [248]-258) and index.