Shakespeare's Tragic Justice

Shakespeare's Tragic Justice
Author: C. J. Sisson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2017-03-31
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1315306379

The problem of justice seems to have haunted Shakespeare as it haunted Renaissance Christendom. In this book, first published in 1963, four aspects of the problems of justice in action in Shakespeare’s great tragedies are explored. This study is based on the lifetime’s research of Elizabethan habits of mind by one of the most distinguished Shakespearean scholars, and will be of interest to students of English Literature, Drama and Performance.

Shakespeare, Revenge Tragedy and Early Modern Law

Shakespeare, Revenge Tragedy and Early Modern Law
Author: Derek Dunne
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2016-04-12
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1137572876

This book, the first to trace revenge tragedy's evolving dialogue with early modern law, draws on changing laws of evidence, food riots, piracy, and debates over royal prerogative. By taking the genre's legal potential seriously, it opens up the radical critique embedded in the revenge tragedies of Kyd, Shakespeare, Marston, Chettle and Middleton.

Teaching Social Justice Through Shakespeare

Teaching Social Justice Through Shakespeare
Author: Hillary Caroline Eklund
Publisher:
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2020
Genre: English literature
ISBN: 9781474477130

Provides diverse perspectives on Shakespeare and early modern literature that engage innovation, collaboration, and forward-looking practices.

Tragedy's Court: Bradley's Shakespearean Journey (Shakespearean Tragedy: Lectures on Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth by A. C. Bradley/ The Tragedy of King Lear by William Shakespeare/ A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain)

Tragedy's Court: Bradley's Shakespearean Journey (Shakespearean Tragedy: Lectures on Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth by A. C. Bradley/ The Tragedy of King Lear by William Shakespeare/ A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain)
Author: A. C. Bradley
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 639
Release: 2024-06-22
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

Book 1: Delve into the profound analysis of Shakespearean tragedy with “Shakespearean Tragedy: Lectures on Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth by A. C. Bradley.” A. C. Bradley offers insightful lectures that explore the depths of some of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies. Through detailed examinations of "Hamlet," "Othello," "King Lear," and "Macbeth," Bradley provides readers with a deeper understanding of the tragic elements and psychological complexities within these timeless plays. Book 2: Witness the unraveling of a powerful kingdom in “The Tragedy of King Lear by William Shakespeare.” Shakespeare's play follows the tragic story of King Lear as he descends into madness, exploring themes of family, betrayal, and the consequences of unchecked power. This enduring tragedy continues to captivate audiences with its poignant depiction of human frailty. Book 3: Experience a blend of humor and satire with “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain.” Mark Twain's novel follows the adventures of Hank Morgan, a man from Connecticut who inexplicably finds himself in King Arthur's legendary court. Through humor and social commentary, Twain explores the clash of cultures and the absurdities of anachronism in this imaginative and thought-provoking tale.

Eight Tragedies of Shakespeare

Eight Tragedies of Shakespeare
Author: Victor Kiernan
Publisher: Zed Books Ltd.
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2016-02-15
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1783606908

'This book rests on a lifetime’s thinking about history. It helps us see Shakespeare in “a more realistic light”.’ Times Literary Supplement The seventeenth century saw the brief flowering of tragic drama across Western Europe. And in the plays of William Shakespeare, this form of drama found its greatest exponent. These Tragedies, Kiernan argues, represented the artistic expression of a new social and political consciousness which permeated every aspect of life in this period. In this book, Kiernan sets out to rescue the Tragedies from the reductionist interpretations of mainstream literary criticism, by uncovering the wider historical context which shaped Shakespeare's writings. Opening with an overview of contemporary England, the development of the theatre, and a portrait of Shakespeare as a writer, Kiernan goes on to provide an in-depth analysis of eight of his Tragedies – from Julius Caesar to Coriolanus – drawing out their contrasts and recurring themes, and exploring their attitudes to monarchy, war, religion, philosophy, and changing relations between men and women. Featuring a new introduction by Terry Eagleton, this is an invaluable resource for those looking for a new perspective on Shakespeare's writings.

Innocent Victims

Innocent Victims
Author: R. S. White
Publisher: Humanities Press International
Total Pages: 130
Release: 1982
Genre: Poetic justice
ISBN:

The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus

The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2024-04-01
Genre: Poetry
ISBN:

"The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus" by William Shakespeare is a gripping and intense drama that explores themes of revenge, betrayal, and the destructive consequences of violence. Set in ancient Rome, the play follows the tragic downfall of the noble general Titus Andronicus and his family as they become embroiled in a cycle of vengeance and bloodshed. At the heart of the story is the brutal conflict between Titus Andronicus and Tamora, Queen of the Goths, whose sons are executed by Titus as retribution for their crimes. In retaliation, Tamora and her lover, Aaron the Moor, orchestrate a series of heinous acts of revenge against Titus and his family, plunging them into a spiral of madness and despair. As the body count rises and the atrocities escalate, Titus is consumed by grief and rage, leading to a climactic showdown that culminates in a shocking and tragic conclusion. Along the way, Shakespeare explores themes of honor, justice, and the nature of humanity, offering a searing indictment of the cycle of violence and the capacity for cruelty that lies within us all.