Shakespeare's Roman plays and their background (eBook)

Exploring Power, Ambition, and Betrayal in Shakespeare's Roman World

Mungo William MacCallum Sir (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
552 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-633953222-9 (EAN)

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In 'Shakespeare's Roman plays and their background', Mungo William Sir MacCallum provides a comprehensive analysis of William Shakespeare's Roman-themed plays, including 'Julius Caesar' and 'Antony and Cleopatra'. MacCallum delves into the political and historical context of the Roman Empire during Shakespeare's time, shedding light on how the playwright's works were influenced by the characters, events, and ideologies of ancient Rome. Through detailed examination of the literary style and themes present in these plays, MacCallum invites readers to explore the complexities of power, ambition, and betrayal in Shakespeare's portrayal of Roman history. Drawing on his expertise in literature and history, MacCallum offers a scholarly perspective that enriches our understanding of Shakespeare's enduring fascination with Rome. Readers interested in delving deeper into Shakespeare's works and their historical connections will find MacCallum's analysis both enlightening and engaging, making 'Shakespeare's Roman plays and their background' a valuable addition to any literary enthusiast's collection.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.7.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: Classical literature • criticism and interpretation • Elizabethan drama • English • English Drama • English literature • historical drama • Historiography • in literature • Literary Analysis • Literary criticism • Literary Theory • Renaissance Drama • Roman History • Roman plays • Rome • Shakespeare • shakespearean tragedy • Sources • William Shakespeare