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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Bibliographic Details
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.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Preface: the idea of the problem play
The merchant of Venice: does anybody know the quality of mercy?
Troilus and Cressida and the consummate anti-genre
All's well that ends well: not really
Straining the quality of mercy: Measure for measure
Comedic problem plays
Tragic problem plays
History and romance: problems of love
Adventure, and language.