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Unlock the Complexities of Early Modern Drama with Critical Reader Arden Early Modern Drama Guides

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Explore the Rich World of Early Modern Drama

Journey back to the vibrant world of early modern drama, a period of unparalleled literary brilliance that gave birth to some of the greatest works in English literature. From the towering genius of William Shakespeare to the profound insights of Christopher Marlowe and the satirical wit of Ben Jonson, early modern drama offers a captivating blend of entertainment, social commentary, and timeless human truths.

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Hamlet: A Critical Reader (Arden Early Modern Drama Guides)

by Georg Ebers

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1666 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	261 pages

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* The play's historical and cultural background * The author's intentions and literary techniques * Key themes, characters, and motifs * Critical interpretations and performance history

Detailed Commentary and Annotations

Alongside expert analysis, the guides include extensive commentary and annotations on the play's text. These annotations provide essential information on:

* Archaic language and unfamiliar terms * Cultural references and historical allusions * Literary devices and rhetorical strategies * Stage directions and performance practices

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* A comprehensive to the play * A detailed synopsis and analysis of the plot * Character profiles and thematic discussions * A timeline of the play's history and reception * A bibliography for further research

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Available for a Wide Range of Plays

Critical Reader Arden Early Modern Drama Guides cover a wide range of early modern plays, including:

* Shakespeare: Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, Henry V, Julius Caesar * Marlowe: Doctor Faustus, Tamburlaine the Great, Edward II * Jonson: Volpone, The Alchemist, Bartholomew Fair * Webster: The Duchess of Malfi, The White Devil * Middleton: The Changeling, Women Beware Women * Beaumont and Fletcher: The Maid's Tragedy, Philaster * Massinger: The City Madam, A New Way to Pay Old Debts * Ford: 'Tis Pity She's a Whore * Shirley: The Cardinal * Kyd: The Spanish Tragedy * Dekker: The Shoemaker's Holiday * Heywood: A Woman Killed with Kindness * Chapman: Bussy D'Ambois * Marston: The Malcontent * Tourneur: The Revenger's Tragedy * Middleton: The Witch * Rowley: The Changeling * Brome: The Jovial Crew * Nabbes: Tottenham Court * Randolph: The Jealous Lovers * Suckling: Aglaura * Davenant: The Siege of Rhodes

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Hamlet: A Critical Reader (Arden Early Modern Drama Guides)

by Georg Ebers

4.5 out of 5