Shakespeare's Problem Comedies by William Witherle Lawrence is a comprehensive analysis of three of Shakespeare's plays: Measure for Measure, All's Well That Ends Well, and Troilus and Cressida. The book explores the themes, characters, and plot structures of these works, which are considered to be some of Shakespeare's most complex and challenging plays. Lawrence delves into the moral and ethical issues raised by the plays, and examines how Shakespeare addresses these issues in his writing. He also discusses the historical ...
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Shakespeare's Problem Comedies by William Witherle Lawrence is a comprehensive analysis of three of Shakespeare's plays: Measure for Measure, All's Well That Ends Well, and Troilus and Cressida. The book explores the themes, characters, and plot structures of these works, which are considered to be some of Shakespeare's most complex and challenging plays. Lawrence delves into the moral and ethical issues raised by the plays, and examines how Shakespeare addresses these issues in his writing. He also discusses the historical and cultural context of the plays, and how they reflect the political and social concerns of Shakespeare's time. This book is an essential resource for students and scholars of Shakespeare, as well as anyone interested in the history and literature of the Elizabethan era.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:
Fair. First edition. 259pp. Ex-library with the usual markings, top corner of title page clipped, extremities worn and frayed with spine cover coming loose, a fair only copy lacking the dust jacket.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Pub. jan. 1931. Clean + bright, very little wear, edges foxed. Innards clean & tight. Jacket clean w/very little wear. 259 pp.
