Van Es, Bart, 1972-

Shakespeare's comedies : a very short introduction / Bart van Es. - First edition. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2016. - 122 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions ; 467 . - Very short introductions ; 467 .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-118) and index.

"In this Very Short Introduction, Bart van Es explores the full range of the playwright's comic writing. Examining Shakespeare's influences and sources, van Es compares his works to those of his rivals, looks at the history of the plays in performance, and identifies the key qualities that make Shakespearean comedy unique"--Cover flap

9780198723356 0198723350

2015955586

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Comedies.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Comedias
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Criticism and interpretation.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Crítica e interpretación


Humorous plays.

PR 2981 / V252s 2016

822.33