Character Problems in Shakespeare's Plays A Guide to the Better Understanding of the Dramatist Classic Reprint

Levin L. Schucking

ISBN 10: 0260919438 / ISBN 13: 9780260919434

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Character Problems in Shakespeare's Plays A Guide to the Better Understanding of the Dramatist Classic Reprint
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260919438
• ISBN 13: 9780260919434
• Binding: HRD
• Condition: New
• Weight: 594 grams

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Synopsis

Unpack the questions behind Shakespeare’s characters and the way critics read them.

This concise guide investigates how scholars interpret motives, action, and artistry in Shakespeare, offering a balanced look at the period’s dramatic practice and the author’s craft. It challenges readers to separate modern ideas from historical context and to judge a play by its own era.

This edition synthesizes key debates about how Shakespeare worked with others, how early theaters shaped character, and why some readings of his work persist while others fade. It invites careful, evidence-based thinking about why characters act as they do and what the plays reveal about the time that produced them.

• Explanations of how collaboration and anonymity influenced Shakespeare’s methods.
• Clear discussion of why some character portrayals appear inconsistent across the plays.
• Guidance on reading the plays with attention to historical context rather than later ideals.
• Examples that contrast different critical approaches without losing focus on the text’s intent.

Ideal for readers of Shakespeare who want a thoughtful, accessible entry into character study and exegesis, with an eye toward how critics shape our understanding of drama.