Gary Taylor Bücher

'Shakespearotik' nennt der amerikanische Literaturwissenschaftler Gary Taylor in seiner kultur- und sozialgeschichtlichen Studie die Bemühungen ungezählter Forschergenerationen, der geradezu proteischen Wandlungsfähigkeit ihres Protagonisten nachzuspüren. Diese Wirkungsgeschichte durch vier Jahrhunderte zeigt zugleich, wie sich die 'Shakespeare-Industrie' in einem geschlossenen Kreislauf am Leben erhält: "Am 16. April 1616 hörte (Shakespeare) auf, sich selbst zu erfinden... Seitdem sind wir es, die ihn täglich neu erfinden."

Discusses changing interpretations of Shakespeare and his plays through the centuries, arguing that claims of his uniqueness reflect the characteristics of particular eras and critics more than Shakespeare.

Henry V wird oft als Symbol für englischen Nationalismus betrachtet, insbesondere durch Henrys berühmten Schlachtruf. Das Stück thematisiert jedoch auch die ambivalenten Kosten des Krieges und Henrys manipulative Patriotismus. Kenneth Branaghs Film zeigt einen König, der die schrecklichen Folgen des Krieges besser versteht und die Ruhmesthemen hinterfragt.

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.

While Tom is at work in London, his wife Marina is left bored and alone in the small village where they live. She wishes for someone to do the housework for her and a strange thing happens. Her wish comes true; the Ironing Man enters her life, and everything begins to change for both Marina and Tom.

A chilling, life-changing, supernatural thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Focusing on self-awareness and healing, the memoir explores the unspoken daily struggles many face, highlighting how society often normalizes stress without addressing its toll on mental and physical well-being. Drawing from over 11 years of experience in mental health, the author shares his personal journey toward resilience and peace, emphasizing the importance of prayer and introspection in overcoming life's challenges. This reflective narrative encourages readers to confront their own stressors and seek a path to tranquility.

A compact edition of the complete works of William Shakespeare. It combines impeccable scholarship with beautifully written editorial material and a user-friendly layout of the text. Also included is a foreword, list of contents, general introduction, essay on language, contemporary allusions to Shakespeare, glossary, consolidated bibliography and index of first lines of Sonnets.