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Twelfth Night: Third Series (Arden Shakespeare Third #20)

Twelfth Night: Third Series (Arden Shakespeare Third #20)

Current price: $144.00
Publication Date: July 1st, 2008
Publisher:
Arden Shakespeare
ISBN:
9781903436981
Pages:
448
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Description

Critically acclaimed as one of Shakespeare's most complex and intriguing plays, Twelfth Night is a classic romantic comedy of mistaken identities. In recent years it has returned to the centre of critical debate surrounding gender and sexuality. The Introduction explores the multiple factors that make up the play's rich textual, theatrical, critical and cultural history. Keir Elam surveys the play's production and reception, emphasising the role of the spectator both within the comedy and the playhouse.

About the Author

Keir Elam is a Professor of English Literature at the University of Bologna, where he is Head of the Department of Modern Languages.

Praise for Twelfth Night: Third Series (Arden Shakespeare Third #20)

“The editorial goals of the Arden project are ably met in this edition. Elam’s...astounding knowledge of elements of performance make this edition a mustread...Brings together into one volume a wealth of textual, bibliographical, and critical scholarship; a variety of background materials; helpful images and charts; and information and analysis concerning stage and film performances.The introduction exemplifies scholarly achievement...Magisterial footnotes.”—Shakespeare Quarterly