The longstanding challenge and problem of living through tragedy, as opposed to living beyond it or simply carrying on in spite of it, is highlighted in this extensive and in-depth scholarly study. Shakespeare was able to live through tragedy and consequently could come into those higher evolutionary states of mind and being, until now so little known, that are so impressively represented in his last plays.
ISBN: | 9781771832274 |
Publication date: | 1st June 2016 |
Author: | John OMeara |
Publisher: | Guernica Editions |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 225 pages |
Series: | Essential Essays Series |
Genres: |
Classic and pre-20th century plays Literary studies: plays and playwrights |