Venus and Adonis and the Rape of Lucrece

An Annotated Edition of the Shakespeare Poems

Autor*innen

• Donald Richardson

Parameter

• 242 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Belletristik

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Exploring the lesser-known works of Shakespeare, this analysis highlights the historical popularity of Venus and Adonis and the Rape of Lucrece during his time. While both poems showcase early elements of Shakespeare's evolving style, they are noted for their shortcomings. The discussion emphasizes the value of these works for scholars, particularly in understanding Shakespeare's poetic techniques and the thematic groundwork laid for his later plays.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Einband: Paperback