Shakespeare

The extended second edition of this inspiring introduction toShakespeare offers readers more insights into what makesShakespeare great, and why we still read and perform his works. * * A highly innovative introduction to the extraordinaryphenomenon of Shakespeare * * Explores Shakespeares works through the "Seven Ages of Man",from childhood to "second childishness and mere oblivion" * * Now includes more material on fathers and sons, the perils ofcourtship, the circumstances of Shakespeares own life, theperformance history of his plays on stage and on screen, andmore * * A new final chapter on "Shakespeare Today" looks at theremarkable diversity of interpretations in modern criticism andperformance of Shakespeare * * Discusses a wide range of plays and poems * * Suitable for both non-specialist readers, and scholars seekinga fresh approach to the study of Shakespeare