Der krankhaft liebesbedürftige König Lear, der allzu ehrgeizige Königsmörder Macbeth und der hasserfüllte Timon von Athen – alle drei sind von fragwürdiger Moral und leben in einer kranken Welt, in der die Naturordnung gestört ist. Ein tief pessimistischer Zug geht durch die drei Tragödien Shakespeares.
The collection explores modern literary theories applied to Shakespeare's romances, focusing on Pericles, Cymbeline, The Winter's Tale, and The Tempest. It features key essays from notable critics like Stephen Greenblatt and Janet Adelman, fostering a dynamic debate among feminist, poststructuralist, psycho-analytic, and new historicist perspectives. The anthology not only showcases diverse interpretations but also encourages comparative analysis of different critical approaches. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive bibliography for further exploration of the plays.
This book aims to reclaim the idea of Shakespeare's universality and revolutionary potential in the modern world through arresting new readings of his drama.