The Problem Plays of Shakespeare: A Study of Julius Caesar, Measure for Measure, Antony and CleopatraThe opening chapter traces the history of the term 'problem plays' as applied to Shakespeare and defines it more clearly and precisely than has been done in the past. Julius Caesar, Measure for Measure, Antony and Cleopatra are then discussed in separate chapters, not only as problem plays but from various points of view: such matters as themes, structural pattern, character-problems, the play's relation to its sources as well as to other plays in the canon, are all touched upon. |
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... the four plays is one of classification. 'Dramas so singular in theme and temper cannot be strictly called comedies or tragedies.' But although he gives the most diverse meanings to ... a perplexing and distressing complication in human life.
... the four plays is one of classification. 'Dramas so singular in theme and temper cannot be strictly called comedies or tragedies.' But although he gives the most diverse meanings to ... a perplexing and distressing complication in human life.
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... The problem that he sees in Troilus and Cressida , on the other hand , is neither moral nor psychological , but rather one of interpreting so complex a play , above all of discovering the relation of the war - plot to the love - story ...
... The problem that he sees in Troilus and Cressida , on the other hand , is neither moral nor psychological , but rather one of interpreting so complex a play , above all of discovering the relation of the war - plot to the love - story ...
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... in restricting it to moral problems , and exclude plays — if such there be - which primarily concern themselves with problems that are psychological , metaphysical ... to the rebellious nobles ' tragic dilemma at its B 5 Introduction.
... in restricting it to moral problems , and exclude plays — if such there be - which primarily concern themselves with problems that are psychological , metaphysical ... to the rebellious nobles ' tragic dilemma at its B 5 Introduction.
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... in the minds of the audience are possible or even probable . ' It will be seen that my definition does not conflict with that of Lawrence , is , indeed , in essential agreement with it . It will also be noted that , in opposition to Boas , ...
... in the minds of the audience are possible or even probable . ' It will be seen that my definition does not conflict with that of Lawrence , is , indeed , in essential agreement with it . It will also be noted that , in opposition to Boas , ...
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A Study of Julius Caesar, Measure for Measure, Antony and Cleopatra Ernest Schanzer. also be noted that , in opposition to Boas , Lawrence , and Till- yard , I do not mark off the problem play from the comedies and tragedies as a ...
A Study of Julius Caesar, Measure for Measure, Antony and Cleopatra Ernest Schanzer. also be noted that , in opposition to Boas , Lawrence , and Till- yard , I do not mark off the problem play from the comedies and tragedies as a ...
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