| Shakespeare, Aphra Behn and the Canon Contributor(s): Goodman, Lizbeth (Author), Owens, W. R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415135761 ISBN-13: 9780415135764 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $44.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1996 Annotation: "Shakespeare, Aphra Behn and the Canon" is an accessible introduction to the idea of the literary canon and the complex process by which certain authors and works are accorded a high cultural status. Written expressly for those with no previous knowledge of Shakespeare or Behn, the contributors focus on three of Shakespeare's most widely-studied plays, "Henry V, Othello" and "As You Like It." As a contrast, Aphra Behn's restoration comedy "The Rover" is studied as an example of a play which was highly popular in its own time, but, in later times, neglected from the canon. "Shakespeare, Aphra Behn and the Canon" places both authors in historical context and offers passages of text and criticism in each chapter followed by detailed discussion. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Drama - Drama - Literary Criticism | Shakespeare |
| Dewey: 822.33 |
| LCCN: 96016360 |
| Series: Approaching Literature |
| Physical Information: 0.91" H x 7.48" W x 9.71" (1.90 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A clear introduction to the idea of the canon, exploring the process by which certain works, and not others, receive high cultural status. The work of Shakespeare and Aphra Behn is used to illustrate and challenge this process. |