A wonderful introduction covering the many aspects of how and why Shakespeare's Julius Caesar has been staged through time; insight into Shakespeare's motives in writing the play set in context of the Elizabethan court and much more. Daniell's argument in favour of selecting the 1632 reading (in which the comma redirects meaning) makes perfect sense, even if initially baffling. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. The richly experimental verse and the complex structure of the play are analysed in depth, and a strong case is made for this to be the first play to be performed at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.

is detailed and persuasive, allowing for a fuller appreciation of Cassius' language and Brutus' character. His genius and creativity continue to astound scholars, and his plays continue to delight audiences. The introduction as a whole runs to a generous 150 pages, but it seems unbalanced in this respect - I would have preferred an extended section on contemporary criticism, even at the expense of some of the 20 pages devoted to the play's performance history, if necessary. Harley Granville-Barker (25 November 1877 – 31 August 1946) was an English actor, director, playwright, manager, critic, and theorist.Two erotic poems, Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece were published in 1593 and 1594 and records of his plays begin to appear in 1594 for Richard III and the three parts of Henry VI. Access to content on Oxford Academic is often provided through institutional subscriptions and purchases.

Shakespeare's tragic period lasted from around 1600 to 1608, during which period he wrote plays including Hamlet and Othello. Not to mention it took me nearly a month to receive the item, the one I received does no at all correspond with the description. William Shakespeare, 1564 - 1616 Although there are many myths and mysteries surrounding William Shakespeare, a great deal is actually known about his life.Some time before 1592, he left his family to take up residence in London, where he began acting and writing plays and poetry.