Meaning by Shakespeare by Terence Hawkes (English) Paperback Book

Description: Meaning by Shakespeare by Terence Hawkes Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Terence Hawkes looks at King Lear, Measure for Measure, A Midsummer Nights Dream and Coriolanus, as examples from this century of how Shakespeares plays function as a language through which we generate meaning. Publisher Description Meaning by Shakespeare develops the arguments of the same authors That Shakespearean Rag (1986). By means of engagements with the work of influential critics, the earlier book questioned whether we could have any genuine access to final, authoritative or essential meanings in respect of Shakespeares plays. Implicitly and explicitly, it argued that all we can ever do is use Sahkespeare as a powerful element in specific ideological strategies. Traditionally, critics, producers, actors and audiences of Shakespeare have assumed that the meaning of each play is bequeathed to it by the Bard and lies within its text. Each account, or production of the play, claims to discover and lay hold of this meaning, hoisting it triumphantly, like buried treasure, into view. It is as if, to the information which used to be given in theatrical programmes, Cigarettes by Abdullah, Costumes by Motley, Music by Mendelssohn, we should add Meaning by Shakespeare. These essays rest on a different, almost opposite, principle. If we have no access to any essential meaning nestling within Shakespeares texts and awaiting our discovery then what is their function and how do they work?They have the same function as, and work like, the language of which they are made. That is, we use the plays in order to generate meaning. In short, Shakespeare doesnt mean; we mean by Shakespeare. The essays which follow look closely at A Midsummers Nights Dream, Measure for Measure, Coriolanus and King Lear amongst other plays, as concrete instances of the process through which, in the twentieth century, the often covert business of meaning by Shakespeare takes place. Meaning by Shakespeare concludes with Bardbiz, a review of recent critical approaches to Shakespeare, which initiated a long-running debate (1990-1991) when it first appeared in The London Review of Books . Author Biography Terence Hawkes is Emeritus Professor of English at Cardiff University. He is the author of a number of books, including That Shakespherian Rag and Meaning By Shakespeare, and is General Editor of the Accents on Shakespeare series. Details ISBN 0415074517 ISBN-13 9780415074513 Title Meaning by Shakespeare Author Terence Hawkes Format Paperback Year 1992 Pages 192 Edition 1st Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:7297695; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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