Shakespearian Comedy

by H.B. Charlton

Book Overview

First published in 1938.

This is a survey of Shakepeare's comedies which illustrates the playwright's increasing grasp on the art and idea of comedy.

Themes, characters and plays covered include: Romanticism in Shakespearian comedy; Shakespeare's Jew, Falstaff, The Taming of the Shrew, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Dark Comedies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415850630
• ISBN13: 9780415850636
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"