Stanley Wells est un éminent spécialiste de Shakespeare. Ses travaux portent sur l'authenticité des pièces de Shakespeare et le contexte de leur création. Ses profondes perspectives sur l'œuvre de Shakespeare offrent aux lecteurs une compréhension unique de l'un des plus grands dramaturges de l'histoire.
"Whether you are new to the poetry and proses of Shakespeare, and in need of a guide through the complex plots and unfamiliar language, or looking for a fresh perspective on his much-loved plays and sonnets, this book will shed light on the work of one of world literature's greatest figures"--Back cover.
Focusing on the theme of Shakespeare and the Globe, this year's volume explores the rich interplay between the playwright's works and the iconic theater. It delves into the historical context, performance practices, and cultural significance of the Globe, highlighting how it shaped Shakespeare's writing and the reception of his plays. Through various essays and analyses, the book offers insights into the enduring legacy of Shakespeare's connection to this legendary venue.
Focusing on the intricate sexual and scatological language in Shakespeare's works, this book serves as a comprehensive glossary. It provides alphabetical entries and cross-references, making it an invaluable resource for modern readers seeking to understand the bawdy elements in Shakespeare's plays and poetry.
Compiled by one of the best-known authorities on the bard's works, this dictionary offers up-to-date information on all aspects of Shakespeare in his own time and on his impact and influence on later ages. Essential reference for anyone with an interest in Shakespeare.
This volume brings together nine essays on King Lear by distinguished scholars, all of which were first published in Shakespeare Survey, the leading journal devoted to Shakespeare studies. A retrospective survey of criticism from 1934 to the present is followed by studies of the play's style and discussion of its background, meaning and theatrical presentation.
In this new offering from Stanley Wells comes an exploration of one of the world's greatest dramatists: William Shakespeare. Written with enthusiasm and flair, Wells looks at both the world Shakespeare lived in and all of his major works, to show how and why he continues to be so influential and important to society today.
This new edition is based on the quarto, the version closest to the original manuscript. The introduction illminates the plays' origins and practicalities of composition, its reception and influence. Detailed notes pay especial attention to language and staging, and the volume includes King Lear's first derivative, a contemporary ballad, and guides to appreciation of the play and its multiple offshoots.
Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Dekker, Ben Jonson, Thomas Middleton, John Fletcher and the Other Players in His Story
The biography immerses readers in the vibrant theatrical landscape of Shakespeare's era, highlighting the interconnectedness of actors and writers who shaped his work. Stanley Wells delves into the collaborative dynamics between Shakespeare and his contemporaries, exploring how their influences permeated his plays. By examining the social and cultural contexts of the time, Wells brings to life the rich tapestry of the theatre world, celebrating the creativity and excitement that surrounded one of history's greatest writers.
Shows that Shakespeare was a man of the theatre, one among a community of artists in the teeming world of Renaissance London. This book also sketches a gallery of Shakespeare's fellow playwrights.
The Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare Studies offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of Shakespeare in a series of essays specially written by an international team of eminent scholars. Studies of Shakespeare's life, and of his relationship to the thought of his time, are followed by essays connecting his writings to the literary, dramatic, and theatrical conventions of his age. There are accounts of the transmission of his text, and of the theatrical and critical fortunes of his plays from his own time to ours. Particular attention is given to the twentieth century in studies of criticism, theatre history, the plays on film and television, new critical approaches, and reference books. Each essay is followed by a reading list. A successor to Cambridge's original Companion to Shakespeare Studies (1934) and the New Companion to Shakespeare Studies (1971) this attractively written and helpfully organized volume will be an indispensable companion to anyone with a serious interest in Shakespeare.
