Critical discussion of three Shakespeare plays, Troilus and Cressida, All's Well that Ends Well, and Measure for Measure, that defy attempts to classify them as either comedy, romance, tragedy, or satire.
Drawing on cultural documents and literary theory and criticism, the author demonstrates that Shakespeare's comic genius lies in his talent for fusing elements of reality and fantasy.
"With summaries, discussions, and excerpts from primary source documents, this book examines Shakespeare's world through . . . consideration of the historical background of four of his comedies"--Amazon.com.
A collection of critical essays that examines sexuality in the comedies of William Shakespeare, including "The Taming of the Shrew," "Much Ado About Nothing," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and featuring biographical and critical information about the author.
Prospero brings King Alonso, Duke Antonio and court attendants safely ashore. Unbeknown to the rest of the castaways, Ferdinand, the King's son, arrives separately and meets Mirandad, Prospero's daughter. The two fall in love.
A reference guide to the comedies of William Shakespeare that explores recurring issues, places the works in the context of classical and Renaissance comedy and comic theory, and traces a number of themes through his early and middle comedies, dark comedies, and late romances, establishing the key features of his works.
