Tales for Shakespeare : stories that inspired the plays / edited by Thomas G. Olsen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Olsen, Thomas G., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Criticism and interpretation.

Shakespeare, William.

Tales--Influence.

Tales.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (419 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, [2020]

Summary:

Suitable for students, researchers, thespians, and general readers, Tales for Shakespeare is an anthology of source stories behind seven of Shakespeare's most beloved, frequently studied, and regularly performed plays.It begins with a general introduction examining Shakespeare's creative process and the assumptions about creativity shared by writers and readers of his age. It asks whether or not Shakespeare was a plagiarist, before showing how even posing this question requires extensive historical and critical framing. The full texts of seven primary source stories are then presented, all in modern spelling and punctuation, with glosses and notes. Each story is preceded by a concise introduction which, like the general introduction, is written for students and a range of other readers. The volume includes questions for each text, a general glossary, and a list of recommended further reading. A new translation of a source story for The Merchant of Venice is also included.

Contents:

Intro

Dedication

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Illustrations

Introduction

Matteo Bandello, "Timbreo and Fenicia" from his Novelle (1554)

Ser Giovanni Fiorentino, from Il Pecorone (1558)

Arthur Brooke, The Tragicall Historye of Romeus and Juliet (1562)

Cinthio, from Hecatommithi (1565)

Robert Greene, Pandosto. The Triumph of Time (1588)

Anonymous, The True Chronicle History of King Leir and His Three Daughters, Gonorill, Ragan, and Cordella (1605)

Anonymous, The Hystorie of Hamblet (1608)

Untitled

Suggestions for Further Reading.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

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ISBN:

1-5275-4836-8

OCLC:

1260343593