Shakespearean Criticism: Excerpts from the Criticism of William Shakespeare's Plays and Poetry, from the First Published Appraisals to Current Evaluations, Volume 2Laurie Lanzen Harris Gale Research Company, 1984 - 591 pages This volume includes plot summaries, character profiles, criticism of the works and sources for further study. |
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... theme in Henry VIII . Parker asserts that the purpose of the historical theme of the play - the idea that national unity and well - being follow from the strengthening of the Crown- is refuted by the presentation of the play's political ...
... theme in Henry VIII . Parker asserts that the purpose of the historical theme of the play - the idea that national unity and well - being follow from the strengthening of the Crown- is refuted by the presentation of the play's political ...
Page 159
... theme . Here the incongruous and fantastic element of the Lear- theme is boldly reflected into the tragically - absurd . The stroke is audacious , unashamed , and magical of effect . ( pp . 167-71 ) The Gloucester - theme has throughout ...
... theme . Here the incongruous and fantastic element of the Lear- theme is boldly reflected into the tragically - absurd . The stroke is audacious , unashamed , and magical of effect . ( pp . 167-71 ) The Gloucester - theme has throughout ...
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... theme , some mystic apprehension of a life that conquers death has sprung to vivid form , as it were , sponta- neously : a shaft of light penetrating into the very heart of death . . . . It will be sufficient here to point the ...
... theme , some mystic apprehension of a life that conquers death has sprung to vivid form , as it were , sponta- neously : a shaft of light penetrating into the very heart of death . . . . It will be sufficient here to point the ...
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