Courtship in Shakespeare: Its Relation to the Tradition of Courtly Love by William G. Meader is a scholarly exploration of the concept of courtship as it appears in the works of William Shakespeare. Meader examines the ways in which Shakespeare's plays engage with the medieval tradition of courtly love, which emphasized romantic devotion and chivalric ideals. Through close readings of key scenes and characters, Meader argues that Shakespeare's treatment of courtship reflects a complex and nuanced understanding of love and ...
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Courtship in Shakespeare: Its Relation to the Tradition of Courtly Love by William G. Meader is a scholarly exploration of the concept of courtship as it appears in the works of William Shakespeare. Meader examines the ways in which Shakespeare's plays engage with the medieval tradition of courtly love, which emphasized romantic devotion and chivalric ideals. Through close readings of key scenes and characters, Meader argues that Shakespeare's treatment of courtship reflects a complex and nuanced understanding of love and desire, one that draws on both the conventions of courtly love and the realities of Elizabethan society. The book also situates Shakespeare's work within the broader cultural context of the Renaissance, exploring the ways in which courtship was understood and practiced in the literature, art, and social rituals of the time. Overall, Courtship in Shakespeare offers a rich and insightful analysis of one of the central themes in Shakespeare's plays, shedding new light on the enduring appeal and relevance of his work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Seller's Description:
Fine. Hbk 266pp no dj as issued excellent cloth boards with silver gilt lettering appears now in custom acetate jacket unused and an excellent clean tight unmarked copy as new.
Publisher:
KIng's Crown Press, Columbia University
Published:
1954
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
13765085176
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Fair. No Jacket. Size: 5 3/4" X 8 1/4"; FAIR / NO DUST JACKET. Former Library Book. viii, [2], 266 pp. Text with a few markings and the usual library treatments. Pages slightly toned. Light blue cloth boards lettered in maroon at front and spine, boards scuffed and soiled, edges rubbed, corners bumped and worn to boards, spine top and tail beginning to fray. Binding slightly shaken and cracked at title page, but holding.
