Shakespeare and the Critics

by A.L. French

Book Overview

If we read Shakespeare assuming that he is a consummate artist producing nothing but flawless masterpieces, then we have to account for anything which is inconsistent with that assumption by saying it is an intended part of the deep design. Mr French asks whether Shakespeare wasn't sometimes frankly opportunist, or couldn't see clearly what he wanted to say, or, having seen it, couldn't bring himself to face its consequences. Hamlet in particular...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521144590
• ISBN13: 9780521144599
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"