Leading Shakespearean scholars explore various aspects of the bard's life and works in this authoritative introduction to the entire field of Shakespeare studies
Kenneth Muir Books
Kenneth Arthur Muir was a distinguished literary scholar and author, celebrated for his profound contributions to Shakespearean studies and English Renaissance theatre. His work delves into the intricate nuances of classical texts, offering insightful analysis that illuminates their enduring significance.
King Lear
- 344 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Powerful tragedy of an aging king, betrayed by his daughters, robbed of his kingdom, descending into madness. Perhaps the bleakest of Shakespeare's tragic dramas, complete with explanatory footnotes.
Macbeth
- 172 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Encompasses witchcraft, bloody murder, and ghostly apparitions. This work tells the tragedy of a good, brave and honourable man turned into the personification of evil by the workings of unreasonable ambition.
King Lear. A Critical Study
- 122 pages
- 5 hours of reading
This is a critical study of Shakespeare's "King Lear" for "A" level students.
The Comedy of Manners
- 172 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Focusing on the Comedy of Manners, this book explores its origins in English and French literature, distinguishing it from other comedic forms. It features in-depth chapters on key playwrights such as Etherege, Dryden, Wycherly, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar, highlighting their contributions to the genre. Additionally, it examines Jeremy Collier's critique of the plays' immorality and profaneness, providing a comprehensive understanding of the cultural and literary context of the period.
The Pelican Book of English Prose I.
Elizabethan and Jacobean Prose 1550–1620
