Shakespeare's symmetries : the mirrored structure of action in the plays /

The organization of Shakespeare's plays has baffled audiences and critics. While the narrative varies from play to play, thematic actions are invariably designed in mirroring pairs around the central scene, A-B-C-B-A. This symmetrical pattern is the foundation of all of Shakespeare's matur...

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Main Author: Ryan, James E., 1941- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016]
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Summary:The organization of Shakespeare's plays has baffled audiences and critics. While the narrative varies from play to play, thematic actions are invariably designed in mirroring pairs around the central scene, A-B-C-B-A. This symmetrical pattern is the foundation of all of Shakespeare's mature work, as shown through analysis of the 26 plays in this book.
Physical Description:viii, 238 pages ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781476663708
147666370X