The genius of Shakespeare

The genius of Shakespeare / Jonathan Bate.

The Genius of Shakespeare is a new kind of biography: a biography of Shakespeare's talent and reputation, beyond the limits of his actual life. Part One explores the origins and development of his works, Part Two traces their effects on succeeding generations, and demonstrates how Shakespeare c...

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Main Author: Bate, Jonathan
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 1998.
Subjects:
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Authorship.
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Influence.
Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.) > History > 16th century.
English drama > Appreciation.
Genius.
History.
Online Access:Table of contents
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Summary:The Genius of Shakespeare is a new kind of biography: a biography of Shakespeare's talent and reputation, beyond the limits of his actual life. Part One explores the origins and development of his works, Part Two traces their effects on succeeding generations, and demonstrates how Shakespeare came to be regarded as the supreme dramatist.
Physical Description:xiv, 384 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 341-370) and index.
ISBN:0195128230
9780195128239
0195121961
9780195121964

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