Shakespeare and the problem play : complex forms, crossed genres and moral quandaries /

"Shakespeare's plays are a rich source of genre as well as moral or ethical issues that invite deep study. The genre issue often proves the very moral crux where Shakespeare raises complex questions. He aimed to build good plays, not simple fulfillments of genre demands. To him "good...

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Main Author:	Risden, Edward L., 1957-
Corporate Author:	ebrary, Inc
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2012.
Subjects:	Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Tragicomedies. Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Criticism and interpretation. Moral conditions in literature. Ethics in literature. DRAMA / Shakespeare. LITERARY CRITICISM / Shakespeare. Electronic books.
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Summary:	"Shakespeare's plays are a rich source of genre as well as moral or ethical issues that invite deep study. The genre issue often proves the very moral crux where Shakespeare raises complex questions. He aimed to build good plays, not simple fulfillments of genre demands. To him "good plays" meant leaving his audience with problems to consider"--
Item Description:	Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781476600949 (electronic bk.) 1476600945 (electronic bk.)