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The play continues to be read, staged and studied, and each new approach provides a new view. In this Readers' Guide, Nicholas Potter traces the critical history of the play from the earliest pronouncements to present-day criticism. schovat popis

This Guide provides a critical survey of the responses to this popular play. Chronologically arranged, the book draws on a rich range of critical writings, including Dr Johnson, Coleridge, Bradley and Leavis. This material is linked to more general issues regarding Shakespearean criticism and scholarship, and the development of literary theory.

Focusing on the aftermath of 9/11, the book explores the origins and motivations behind international jihadist organizations, particularly their targeting of the US and the West. It offers a comprehensive analysis that integrates historical context and ideological perspectives, providing a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding jihadism. Turner's work aims to shed light on these critical debates, making it a significant contribution to the discourse on global terrorism.

The book is a reprint of the original edition, preserving its content and format for a new audience. It offers readers a chance to experience the work as it was initially presented, maintaining the authenticity and charm of the original publication. This reprint may appeal to collectors, scholars, or anyone interested in exploring the text in its original form.

Shakespeare's late plays are a 'mixed bag' with a common theme: from the fiendishly jealous Leontes to the saintly Pericles; This Guide provides a critical survey of the major debates and issues surrounding the late plays, from the earliest published accounts to the present day.