Isbn: 9781333408312 - the problem of 'the merry wives of windsor' (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of William Shakespeare's popular play, The Merry Wives of Windsor, through the lens of Shakespearean theatre practices and literary history. The author argues that the play as we have it today is a revised expansion of an earlier, lesser-known play, the Merry Wives, or the Comical Comedy, authored not by Shakespeare but by a contemporary playwright, George Chapman. The book delves into textual analysis, historical context, and detailed comparison between both versions of the play to reconstruct the process by which the Merry Wives of Windsor came to be, offering fresh insights into the themes, characters, and humor of one of Shakespeare's most enduring works. The author uncovers previously unnoticed clues in the language and style of the text and contextualizes the play within the theatrical landscape of Shakespeare's time, shedding new light on the collaborative nature of playwriting during the Renaissance. The book's findings challenge traditional assumptions about the authorship and development of The Merry Wives of Windsor, opening new avenues for understanding and appreciating this beloved comedy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…