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Routledge Shakespeare's Alternative Tales - Longman Library

Name: Routledge Shakespeare's Alternative Tales - Longman Library
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Gain a deeper understanding of William Shakespeare's work by exploring the history and evolution of the narratives that inspired his plays. This volume from the Longman Medieval and Renaissance Library examines the stories Shakespeare used in his compositions, revealing how they were not merely collections of incidents but pieces of cultural history. Renaissance writers did more than reshape structures; they engaged in debates with earlier writers and the meanings their tales had built over time. These stories carried significant cultural baggage that is often lost to modern audiences. By studying these alternative tales, readers can see how Shakespeare participated in these long-standing literary traditions. This book provides the essential context needed to grasp the full depth of his dramatic achievements.

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Explore the historical evolution of the specific stories that Shakespeare used to construct his famous plays.

Understand how Renaissance writers engaged in literary debates by reshaping earlier narrative structures.

Gain insight into the cultural baggage and meanings attached to tales before they reached the Shakespearean era.

Part of the Longman Medieval and Renaissance Library for academic and literary study.

Provides the necessary context to help modern readers connect with the origins of Shakespearean drama.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 113846693X
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > Drama
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 September 2017
Listed Since: 26 July 2017

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