The secret of Shakespeare : his greatest plays seen in the light of sacred art

Author(s)

• Lings, Martin

Bibliographic Information

The secret of Shakespeare : his greatest plays seen in the light of sacred art

by Martin Lings ; foreword by H.R.H. the prince of wales

Quinta Essentia, 1996

3rd ed. rev. and enl

• : paper

Note

First published: London : Allen & Unwin, 1966

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The author contends that Shakespeare's essential greatness is evident when focusing on the impact his best plays make when acted. This work also illustrates his preoccupation with the quest for human perfection and the mystery of sanctification. It concentrates on the texts and their theatrical rendering.

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Details

• NCID: BC05427270
• ISBN:
  • 9781870196147
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Cambridge
• Pages/Volumes: 190 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PR2976
  • UDC : 820-2
  • DC19 : 822.3/3
• Subject Headings:
  • PRECIS : Drama in English. Shakespeare, William - Critical studies
  • BLSH : Shakespeare, William1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation