Stanley Wells is een vooraanstaand Shakespeare-geleerde. Zijn werk richt zich op de authenticiteit van Shakespeares toneelstukken en de context van hun ontstaan. Zijn diepgaande inzichten in Shakespeares oeuvre bieden lezers een uniek begrip van een van de grootste toneelschrijvers uit de geschiedenis.
Stanley Wells brings a lifetime of reflection to bear on some of the most tantalising questions about Shakespeare. How did he think, feel, and work? What were his relationships like? What made him laugh? What did he believe about death? Shakespeare's elusive personality now comes to vibrant life.
The critical edition explores two prose works by Robert Greene, focusing on "Perymedes the Blacksmith" and "Pandosto." It provides in-depth commentary that enhances understanding of the texts, highlighting their themes and significance in the context of Greene's literary contributions. This edition serves as a valuable resource for readers seeking to analyze the intricacies of Greene's storytelling and the cultural backdrop of his time.
The Shakespeare Book brings the work of William Shakespeare to life with full-color photography, images, idea webs, timelines, and quotes that help you understand the context of Shakespeare's plays and poems. From Shakespeare's most-famous plays, such as Romeo and Juliet and Julius Caesar, to less-frequently performed works such as King John and Henry VIII, every play of the Shakespearean canon is collected in this comprehensive guide, along with his major poems and best-loved sonnets. In The Shakespeare Book each play includes an at-a-glance guide to story chronology, so you can easily get back on track if you get lost in Shakespeare's language. Character guides provide a handy reference for casual readers and an invaluable resource for playgoers, and students writing reports on Shakespeare. Packed with infographics and explanations of plots and including an introduction to Shakespeare's life and times, The Shakespeare Book is the ultimate guide to understanding the work of William Shakespeare.
... probably never - against the backdrop of so much literary, and other noise, today - has there ever been a greater need for short summaries of such works in an attempt to reach new audiences. So, from King Lear, to Antony and Cleopatra to Macbeth and Hamlet, et. al, the rudiments of all ten tragedies are condensed into just half a dozen pocket-sized pages each. Probably not for the connoiseur but much more likely for reluctant newbies still mystified by all the fuss. Screentrade Magazine
This volume presents a winning selection of the very best essays from the long and distinguished career of Stanley Wells, one of the most well-known and respected Shakespeare scholars in the world. Its chapters are divided into themed sections, on Shakespearian influences, particular works, theatre, and text.
This volume features ten essays examining the significance of sexuality in Shakespeare's work, utilizing diverse approaches. Topics include the erotic language, expressions of desire, and a radical re-reading of the Sonnets. It includes an introduction by Ann Thompson and a conclusion by Celia Daileader on nudity in Shakespeare films.
In this new offering from Stanley Wells comes an exploration of one of the world's greatest dramatists: William Shakespeare. Written with enthusiasm and flair, Wells looks at both the world Shakespeare lived in and all of his major works, to show how and why he continues to be so influential and important to society today.
Great Shakespeare Actors is most impressive when quarrying the more remote past, and, although it is suitable for dipping into, reading it straight through conveys a sense of how acting styles and actors' careers have changed. Henry Hitchings, Spectator
"Whether you are new to the poetry and proses of Shakespeare, and in need of a guide through the complex plots and unfamiliar language, or looking for a fresh perspective on his much-loved plays and sonnets, this book will shed light on the work of one of world literature's greatest figures"--Back cover.
with special reference to Shakespeare and his contemporaries
Focusing on the interplay between theatre and interpretation, this book explores how the art of performance influences various aspects of plays. It delves into the dynamic nature of theatrical expression and the diverse meanings that can emerge from different interpretations, highlighting the significance of fluidity in understanding dramatic works.