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Explore the evolution of dramatic language with this Routledge Revival edition of English Tragedy before Shakespeare. Originally published in 1961, this reissue provides a deep look into how form and style shaped the development of dramatic speech in pre-Shakespearean tragedy. This work establishes clear standards for assessing the progress of early drama. By tracking specific characteristics found in Elizabethan tragedy, the text reveals the foundations that influenced Shakespeare's own dramatic technique. It is an essential resource for students and scholars looking to understand the roots of the dramatic oeuvre that defined an era. Whether you are studying the history of English literature or the technical aspects of theatrical speech, this book offers a detailed perspective on the stylistic transitions that occurred before the Elizabethan age reached its peak. It connects the dots between early dramatic forms and the sophisticated techniques later mastered by Shakespeare.

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Examines the relationship between form, style, and the development of dramatic speech in pre-Shakespearean tragedy.

Provides specific standards to help assess the evolution of early English drama.

Traces the characteristics of Elizabethan tragedy to show their influence on Shakespeare's technique.

Offers insight into the foundations that built Shakespeare's famous dramatic works.

Includes the original 1961 research as part of the Routledge Revivals series.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 March 2011
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20 September 2010

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