Anthony and Cleopatra: The Oxford Shakespeare - Oxford World's Classics
Anthony and Cleopatra: The Oxford Shakespeare - Oxford World's Classics
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17 April, 2008
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In its towering central characters, vast geographical and historical sweep, and its variety of style and mood, Anthony and Cleopatra is perhaps the most ambitious of Shakespeare's designs. Yet the degree and nature of its success remain surprisingly contentious, and performances of the play have seldom matched the extravagant expectations of its admirers. Michael Neill's wide-ranging introduction from a number of angles, including those of gender and race. He examines the sources and discusses the theatrical challenge presented by Shakespeare's technique, with its extraordinary tensions between rhetoric and action. A full stage history further illustrates its theatrical fortunes; both here and in the extensive commentary this edition illuminates the play's theatrical dimensions as well as the rich complexity of its poetic language. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780199535781 |
| ISBN10 | 0199535787 |
| Number Of Pages | 400 |
| Item Weight | 419 g |
| Product Dimensions | 128 x 196 x 21 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Oxford University Press |
| Format | paperback |
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Author's Bio
Michael Neill is Associate Professor of English at Aukland University.