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COMMON DRAMATIC CODES IN YÜAN AND ELIZABETHAN THEATERS  Characterization in Western Chamber and Romeo and Juliet

COMMON DRAMATIC CODES IN YÜAN AND ELIZABETHAN THEATERS Characterization in Western Chamber and Romeo and Juliet

ISBN:978-0-7734-8585-3

Author(s): Ye , Tan
PAGES: 200  YEAR: 1997
Series: Studies in Comparative Literature.  



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HAMLET'S CHOICE  Hamlet - A Reformation Allegory

HAMLET'S CHOICE Hamlet - A Reformation Allegory

ISBN:978-0-88946-145-1

Author(s): Hoff , Linda Kay
PAGES: 380  YEAR: 1989
Series: Studies in Renaissance Literature.  



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HAZLITT'S CRITICISM OF SHAKESPEARE  A Selection

HAZLITT'S CRITICISM OF SHAKESPEARE A Selection

ISBN:978-0-7734-8917-2

Author(s): White , R. S.
PAGES: 252  YEAR: 1996
Series: Studies in British Literature.  



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IDEOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO SHAKESPEARE  The Practice of Theory

IDEOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO SHAKESPEARE The Practice of Theory

ISBN:978-0-88946-079-9

Author(s): Merrix , Robert P. , Ranson, Nicholas
PAGES: 312  YEAR: 1992
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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MORAL PHILOSOPHIES IN SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS

MORAL PHILOSOPHIES IN SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS

ISBN:978-0-88946-558-9

Author(s): Kimpel , Ben
PAGES: 262  YEAR: 1987
Series: Studies in Art and Religious Interpretation.  



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METAMORPHOSIS IN SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS  A Pageant of Heroes, Gods, Maids, and Monsters

METAMORPHOSIS IN SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS A Pageant of Heroes, Gods, Maids, and Monsters

ISBN:978-0-7734-9434-3

Author(s): Truax , Elizabeth
PAGES: 312  YEAR: 1992
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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THE MEDIAEVAL DIMENSION IN SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS

THE MEDIAEVAL DIMENSION IN SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS

ISBN:978-0-88946-116-1

Author(s): Milward , Peter
PAGES: 156  YEAR: 1990
Series: Studies in Renaissance Literature.  



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THE LEARNING, WIT, AND WISDOM OF SHAKESPEARE'S RENAISSANCE WOMEN

THE LEARNING, WIT, AND WISDOM OF SHAKESPEARE'S RENAISSANCE WOMEN

ISBN:978-0-7734-8737-6

Author(s): Crawford , John W.
PAGES: 386  YEAR: 1997
Series: Studies in Renaissance Literature.  



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THE OPERA AND SHAKESPEARE

THE OPERA AND SHAKESPEARE

ISBN:978-0-7734-9016-1

Author(s): Klein , Holger , Smith, Christopher
PAGES: 380  YEAR: 1994
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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THE STAGING OF SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET AS A BALLET

THE STAGING OF SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET AS A BALLET

ISBN:978-0-7734-9856-3

Author(s): Howard , Camille Cole
PAGES: 156  YEAR: 1992
Categories: Theater.  Shakespeare.  



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THE STRUCTURE OF SHAKESPEARE'S SONNETS

THE STRUCTURE OF SHAKESPEARE'S SONNETS

ISBN:978-0-7734-9370-4

Author(s): Wright , Eugene Patrick
PAGES: 428  YEAR: 1993
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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SHAKESPEARE, KIERKEGAARD, AND EXISTENTIAL TRAGEDY

SHAKESPEARE, KIERKEGAARD, AND EXISTENTIAL TRAGEDY

ISBN:978-0-7734-7875-6

Author(s): Bielmeier , Michael G.
PAGES: 196  YEAR: 2000
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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RENAISSANCE MAGIC AND HERMETICISM IN THE SHAKESPEARE SONNETS<br><br>Like Prayers Divine

RENAISSANCE MAGIC AND HERMETICISM IN THE SHAKESPEARE SONNETS

Like Prayers Divine

ISBN:978-0-7734-9027-7

Author(s): Jones , Thomas O.
PAGES: 188  YEAR: 1995
Series: Studies in Renaissance Literature.  



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A DICTIONARY OF SHAKESPEARE'S SEMANTIC WORDPLAY

A DICTIONARY OF SHAKESPEARE'S SEMANTIC WORDPLAY

ISBN:978-0-7734-8495-5

Author(s): West , Gilian
PAGES: 248  YEAR: 1998
Series: Studies in Renaissance Literature.  



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A SELECTIVE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF SHAKESPEARE'S TIMON OF ATHENS

A SELECTIVE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF SHAKESPEARE'S TIMON OF ATHENS

ISBN:978-0-88946-372-1

Author(s): Elton , W.R. , Rauchut, E.A.
PAGES: 100  YEAR: 1991
Series: Studies in Renaissance Literature.  



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AN EXAMINATION OF VERDI'S OTELLO AND ITS FAITHFULNESS TO SHAKESPEARE

AN EXAMINATION OF VERDI'S OTELLO AND ITS FAITHFULNESS TO SHAKESPEARE

ISBN:978-0-7734-9092-5

Author(s): Hawes , Jane
PAGES: 156  YEAR: 1994
Series: Studies in History and Interpretation of Music.  



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MIRTH AND MORALITY OF SHAKESPEARE'S HOLY FOOLS

MIRTH AND MORALITY OF SHAKESPEARE'S HOLY FOOLS

ISBN:978-0-7734-8480-1

Author(s): Pyle , Sandra J.
PAGES: 284  YEAR: 1997
Series: Studies in British Literature.  



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SILENCE IN SHAKESPEARE Drama, Power, and Gender

SILENCE IN SHAKESPEARE Drama, Power, and Gender

ISBN:978-0-7734-1998-8

Author(s): Rovine , Harvey
PAGES: 112  YEAR: 1987
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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SHAKESPEARE AND THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION

SHAKESPEARE AND THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION

ISBN:978-0-7734-9425-1

Author(s): Batson , E. Beatrice
PAGES: 200  YEAR: 1994
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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SHAKESPEARE AND THE MATTER OF THE CRUX  Textual, Topical, Onomastic, Authorial, and Other Puzzlements

SHAKESPEARE AND THE MATTER OF THE CRUX Textual, Topical, Onomastic, Authorial, and Other Puzzlements

ISBN:978-0-7734-9622-4

Author(s): Fleissner, Robert F.
PAGES: 309  YEAR: 1992
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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SHAKESPEARE IN OPERA, BALLET, ORCHESTRAL MUSIC AND SONG  An Introduction to Music Inspired by the Bard

SHAKESPEARE IN OPERA, BALLET, ORCHESTRAL MUSIC AND SONG An Introduction to Music Inspired by the Bard

ISBN:978-0-7734-8515-0

Author(s): Graham , Arthur
PAGES: 232  YEAR: 1997
Series: Studies in History and Interpretation of Music.  



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SHAKESPEARE’S ROMANCES AND THE POLITICS OF COUNTER-REFORMATION

SHAKESPEARE’S ROMANCES AND THE POLITICS OF COUNTER-REFORMATION

ISBN:978-0-7734-8033-9

Author(s): Rist , Thomas
PAGES: 268  YEAR: 1999
Series: Renaissance Studies.  



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SHAKESPEARE'S DRAMATIC SPEECH

SHAKESPEARE'S DRAMATIC SPEECH

ISBN:978-0-7734-8632-4

Author(s): Gilbert , Anthony J.
PAGES: 300  YEAR: 1997
Series: Studies in Renaissance Literature.  



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SHAKESPEARE'S REFLEXIVE ENDINGS

SHAKESPEARE'S REFLEXIVE ENDINGS

ISBN:978-0-88946-699-9

Author(s): Willson , Robert F. Jr.
PAGES: 152  YEAR: 1990
Series: Studies in Renaissance Literature.  



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SHAKESPEARE'S ROMANCES AS INTERROGTIVE TEXTS  Their Alienation Strategies and Ideology

SHAKESPEARE'S ROMANCES AS INTERROGTIVE TEXTS Their Alienation Strategies and Ideology

ISBN:978-0-7734-9475-6

Author(s): Sokolova , Boika Dimitrova
PAGES: 168  YEAR: 1992
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET IN PERFORMANCE  Traditions and Departures

SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET IN PERFORMANCE Traditions and Departures

ISBN:978-0-7734-2284-1

Author(s): Wright , Katherine
PAGES: 316  YEAR: 1997
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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SHAKESPEARE'S SONNETS AND THE COURT OF NAVARRE

SHAKESPEARE'S SONNETS AND THE COURT OF NAVARRE

ISBN:978-0-7734-8532-7

Author(s): Honneyman , David
PAGES: 216  YEAR: 1997
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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T. S. ELIOT ON SHAKESPEARE

T. S. ELIOT ON SHAKESPEARE

ISBN:Unknown

Author(s): Warren , Charles
PAGES: 140  YEAR: 1991
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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THE GENESIS OF SHAKESPEARE'S MERCHANT OF VENICE

THE GENESIS OF SHAKESPEARE'S MERCHANT OF VENICE

ISBN:978-0-88946-930-3

Author(s): Spencer , Christopher
PAGES: 150  YEAR: 1989
Series: Studies in British Literature.  



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AN INTERPRETATION OF HAMLET BASED ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN COGNITIVE STUDIES

AN INTERPRETATION OF HAMLET BASED ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN COGNITIVE STUDIES

ISBN:978-0-7734-7622-6

Author(s): Tamaya, Meera
PAGES: 108  YEAR: 2001
Series: Studies in Renaissance Literature.  



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SHAKESPEAREAN AND OTHER LITERARY INVESTIGATIONS WITH THE MASTER SLEUTH (AND CONAN DOYLE)

SHAKESPEAREAN AND OTHER LITERARY INVESTIGATIONS WITH THE MASTER SLEUTH (AND CONAN DOYLE)

ISBN:978-0-7734-6779-8

Author(s): Fleissner, Robert F.
PAGES: 204  YEAR: 2003
Series: Studies in British Literature.  



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THE GLOBALIZATION OF SHAKESPEARE IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY

THE GLOBALIZATION OF SHAKESPEARE IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY

ISBN:978-0-7734-6679-1

Author(s): Courtney, Krystyna Kujawinska , Mercer, John M.
PAGES: 280  YEAR: 2003
Categories: British.  Shakespeare.  



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SHAKESPEARE AND PUBLIC EXECUTION

SHAKESPEARE AND PUBLIC EXECUTION

ISBN:978-0-7734-6553-4

Author(s): Mitchell, Charles
PAGES: 172  YEAR: 2004
Series: Studies in Renaissance Literature.  



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THE SHAKESPEARE PRODUCTIONS OF MAX REINHARDT

THE SHAKESPEARE PRODUCTIONS OF MAX REINHARDT

ISBN:978-0-7734-6231-1

Author(s): Tollini, Frederick Paul
PAGES: 316  YEAR: 2005
Series: Studies in Theatre Arts.  



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SHAKESPEARE AND THE LOW COUNTRIES

SHAKESPEARE AND THE LOW COUNTRIES

ISBN:978-0-7734-6005-8

Author(s): Brooks, Douglas A.
PAGES: 478  YEAR: 2005
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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SHAKESPEARE AND SPAIN

SHAKESPEARE AND SPAIN

ISBN:978-0-7734-6981-5

Author(s): González, José Manuel , Klein , Holger
PAGES: 560  YEAR: 2002
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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SHAKESPEARE AND FRANCE:

SHAKESPEARE AND FRANCE:

ISBN:978-0-7734-8960-8

Author(s): Klein , Holger , Maguin, Jean-Marie
PAGES: 386  YEAR: 1995
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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SHAKESPEARE AND HUNGARY:

SHAKESPEARE AND HUNGARY:

ISBN:978-0-7734-8727-7

Author(s): Klein , Holger , Davidhazi, Peter
PAGES: 464  YEAR: 1996
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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SHAKESPEARE IN JAPAN

SHAKESPEARE IN JAPAN

ISBN:978-0-7734-8214-2

Author(s): Anzai, Tetsuo , Iwasaki, Soji , Klein , Holger , Milward , Peter
PAGES: 340  YEAR: 1998
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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SHAKESPEARE AND THE VISUAL ARTS:

SHAKESPEARE AND THE VISUAL ARTS:

ISBN:978-0-7734-7586-1

Author(s): Klein , Holger , Harner, James L.
PAGES: 536  YEAR: 2001
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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SHAKESPEARE AND HIGHER EDUCTAION - A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE:

SHAKESPEARE AND HIGHER EDUCTAION - A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE:

ISBN:978-0-7734-7262-4

Author(s): Beehler, Sharon A. , Klein , Holger
PAGES: 488  YEAR: 2002
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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SHAKESPEARE YEARBOOK:

SHAKESPEARE YEARBOOK:

ISBN:978-0-7734-6252-6

Author(s): Brooks, Douglas A.
PAGES: 316  YEAR: 2004
Categories: Shakespeare.  



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THE NAZI APPROPRIATION OF SHAKESPEARE:

THE NAZI APPROPRIATION OF SHAKESPEARE:

ISBN:978-0-7734-6014-0

Author(s): Symington, Rodney
PAGES: 328  YEAR: 2005
Series: hors série.  



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THE PERFORMANCE OF SHAKESPEARE IN FRANCE SINCE THE SECOND WORLD WAR:

THE PERFORMANCE OF SHAKESPEARE IN FRANCE SINCE THE SECOND WORLD WAR:

ISBN:978-0-7734-5891-8

Author(s): Fayard, Nicole
PAGES: 636  YEAR: 2006
Series: hors série.  



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THE TRAGEDY OF RICHARD II PART ONE – A NEWLY AUTHENTICATED PLAY BY SHAKESPEARE <br>

THE TRAGEDY OF RICHARD II PART ONE – A NEWLY AUTHENTICATED PLAY BY SHAKESPEARE

ISBN:978-0-7734-6078-2

Author(s): Egan, Michael
PAGES: 664  YEAR: 2006
Series: hors série.  



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THE TRAGEDY OF RICHARD II PART ONE – A NEWLY AUTHENTICATED PLAY BY SHAKESPEARE <br>

THE TRAGEDY OF RICHARD II PART ONE – A NEWLY AUTHENTICATED PLAY BY SHAKESPEARE

ISBN:978-0-7734-6080-5

Author(s): Egan, Michael
PAGES: 576  YEAR: 2006
Series: hors série.  



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THE TRAGEDY OF RICHARD II PART ONE – A NEWLY AUTHENTICATED PLAY BY SHAKESPEARE <br>

THE TRAGEDY OF RICHARD II PART ONE – A NEWLY AUTHENTICATED PLAY BY SHAKESPEARE

ISBN:978-0-7734-6082-9

Author(s): Egan, Michael
PAGES: 488  YEAR: 2006
Series: hors série.  



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THE TRAGEDY OF RICHARD II PART ONE – A NEWLY AUTHENTICATED PLAY BY SHAKESPEARE <br>

THE TRAGEDY OF RICHARD II PART ONE – A NEWLY AUTHENTICATED PLAY BY SHAKESPEARE

ISBN:978-0-7734-6084-3

Author(s): Egan, Michael
PAGES: 396  YEAR: 2006
Series: hors série.  



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STAGING SHAKESPEARE’S HAMLET: A DIRECTOR’S INTERPRETING TEXT THROUGH PERFORMANCE

STAGING SHAKESPEARE’S HAMLET: A DIRECTOR’S INTERPRETING TEXT THROUGH PERFORMANCE

ISBN:978-0-7734-6117-8

Author(s): Kaaber, Lars
PAGES: 532  YEAR: 2005
Categories: Shakespeare.  Theater.  



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SHAKESPEARE STUDIES BY OTTO LUDWIG

SHAKESPEARE STUDIES BY OTTO LUDWIG

ISBN:978-0-7734-5879-6

Author(s): Washington, Ida , Astin, Lee M.W.
PAGES: 236  YEAR: 2006
Series: hors série.  



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THE GLOBE THEATRE PROJECT:

THE GLOBE THEATRE PROJECT:

ISBN:978-0-7734-5724-9

Author(s): Conkie, Rob
PAGES: 296  YEAR: 2006
Series: hors série.  



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THIRTY-SEVEN PLAYS BY SHAKESPEARE:

THIRTY-SEVEN PLAYS BY SHAKESPEARE:

ISBN:978-0-7734-5731-7

Author(s): Rebholz, Ronald A.
PAGES: 308  YEAR: 2006
Series: hors série.  



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SOUTH AFRICA, SHAKESPEARE, AND POST-COLONIAL CULTURE

SOUTH AFRICA, SHAKESPEARE, AND POST-COLONIAL CULTURE

ISBN:978-0-7734-6076-8

Author(s): Distiller, Natasha
PAGES: 316  YEAR: 2005
Categories: Africa.  African.  Comparative Literature.  Shakespeare.  



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JAPANESE STUDIES IN SHAKESPEARE:

JAPANESE STUDIES IN SHAKESPEARE:

ISBN:978-0-7734-5680-8

Author(s): Momose, Izumi
PAGES: 200  YEAR: 2006
Series: hors série.  



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THE THEORY OF THE KING'S TWO BODIES IN THE AGE OF SHAKESPEARE:

THE THEORY OF THE KING'S TWO BODIES IN THE AGE OF SHAKESPEARE:

ISBN:978-0-7734-5719-5

Author(s): Rolls, Albert
PAGES: 220  YEAR: 2006
Series: hors série.  



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A CRITICAL EDITION OF TWO MODERN PLAYS ON THE DRAMATIC CHARACTER OF SIR JOHN FALSTAFF

A CRITICAL EDITION OF TWO MODERN PLAYS ON THE DRAMATIC CHARACTER OF SIR JOHN FALSTAFF

ISBN:978-0-7734-5565-8

Author(s): Cardullo, Bert
PAGES: 380  YEAR: 2006
Series: hors série.  



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THE SHAKESPEARE APOCRYPHA

THE SHAKESPEARE APOCRYPHA

ISBN:978-0-7734-5421-7

Author(s): Brooks, Douglas A.
PAGES: 568  YEAR: 2007
Categories: British.  Shakespeare.  



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A PSYCHOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE USE OF SHAKESPEARE’S EMOTIONAL LANGUAGE:  THE CASE OF HIS ROMAN TRAGEDIES

A PSYCHOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE USE OF SHAKESPEARE’S EMOTIONAL LANGUAGE: THE CASE OF HIS ROMAN TRAGEDIES

ISBN:978-0-7734-5188-9

Author(s): Whissell, Cynthia
PAGES: 372  YEAR: 2008
Series: hors série.  



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SHAKESPEARE’S ADDITIONS TO THOMAS KYD’S

SHAKESPEARE’S ADDITIONS TO THOMAS KYD’S "THE SPANISH TRAGEDY": A FRESH LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE REGARDING THE 1602 ADDITIONS

ISBN:978-0-7734-5227-5

Author(s): Stevenson, Warren
PAGES: 116  YEAR: 2008
Series: hors série.  



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SHAKESPEAREAN PUZZLES:  ESSAYS ON TEXTUAL, DRAMATIC, AND BIOGRAPHICAL ENIGMAS IN SOME PLAYS BY SHAKESPEARE

SHAKESPEAREAN PUZZLES: ESSAYS ON TEXTUAL, DRAMATIC, AND BIOGRAPHICAL ENIGMAS IN SOME PLAYS BY SHAKESPEARE

ISBN:978-0-7734-5147-6

Author(s): Fleissner, Robert F.
PAGES: 156  YEAR: 2008
Series: hors série.  



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METATHEATER IN ELIZABETHAN AND JACOBEAN DRAMA:  FOUR FORMS OF THEATRICAL SELF-REFLEXIVITY

METATHEATER IN ELIZABETHAN AND JACOBEAN DRAMA: FOUR FORMS OF THEATRICAL SELF-REFLEXIVITY

ISBN:978-0-7734-5061-5

Author(s): Chu, Hsiang-chun
PAGES: 260  YEAR: 2008
Series: hors série.  



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A COMPARISON OF SIX ADAPTATIONS OF SHAKESPEARE’S <i>CORIOLANUS</i>, 1681-1962:  HOW CHANGING POLITICS INFLUENCE THE INTERPRETATION OF A TEXT

A COMPARISON OF SIX ADAPTATIONS OF SHAKESPEARE’S CORIOLANUS, 1681-1962: HOW CHANGING POLITICS INFLUENCE THE INTERPRETATION OF A TEXT

ISBN:978-0-7734-4984-8

Author(s): George, David
PAGES: 140  YEAR: 2008
Series: hors série.  



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