Steve Sohmer Bücher
Reading Shakespeare's Mind
- 224 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
An accessible, enjoyable, occasionally speculative study based on a vast amount of research into some of Shakespeare's more uninterpretable moments. -- .
Shakespeare for the Wiser Sort
Solving Shakespeare's Riddles in the Comedy of Errors, Romeo and Juliet, King John, 1-2 Henry IV, the Merchant of Venice, Henry V, Julius Caesar, Othello, Macbeth, and Cymbeline
- 208 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
Intriguing questions arise from Shakespeare's plays, challenging both audiences and scholars alike. The book delves into perplexing plot details, such as Hamlet's delayed ascension to the throne and the discrepancies in timing within Romeo and Juliet. It explores the implications of religious settings, like Old Hamlet's schooling in Wittenberg versus the Ghost's Purgatory, and clarifies historical references, including the coinciding of Black Monday and Ash Wednesday. Through engaging analysis, it provides insightful answers to these captivating enigmas.