Shakespeare's Suicides

Dead Bodies That Matter

Autor*innen

• Marlena Tronicke

Parameter

• 220 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Kunst & Kultur
• Theater
• Über Literatur

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Focusing on the theme of suicide, this study explores the portrayal of dramatic suicides across Shakespeare's works, from "Titus Andronicus" to "Antony and Cleopatra." It analyzes how the representation of suicide evolves throughout his plays, highlighting its significance and the societal implications of these acts. By examining each play in chronological order, the book reveals a deepening complexity in Shakespeare's treatment of this poignant subject, making it a unique contribution to Shakespearean criticism.

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