Shakespeare's Great Tragedies: Experiencing Their Impact
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Shakespeare's Great Tragedies: Experiencing Their Impact
Book Details
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Title: Shakespeare's Tragedies: The Weight of Human Mortality
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Author: John Hardy
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Brand: Routledge
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Edition: 1st Edition
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Binding: Hardcover
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Number of Pages: 170
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Release Date: 15-10-2018
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EAN: 9781138370456
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Package Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
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Languages: English
Summary:
In Shakespeare's Tragedies: The Weight of Human Mortality, John Hardy examines Shakespeare's great tragedies through the lens of human mortality. Hardy explores how these tragedies, with their richly imagined worlds, depict the inevitability of death and the complexities of life. Rather than offering simple consolation, Shakespeare’s tragedies challenge audiences with a nuanced, often unsettling portrayal of life’s darker aspects, forcing a deep, complex acceptance of human frailty and vulnerability.
The work delves into the emotional and intellectual responses elicited by Shakespeare’s plays, emphasizing how the dramatic action throughout each tragedy contributes to its profound impact. Hardy discusses how Shakespeare portrays life in all its difficulty, offering more than just comfort — inviting audiences to witness both the value of life and the forces that threaten it. This critical study highlights the unflinching truth of Shakespeare’s art, achieving an understanding that resonates far beyond the play's immediate conclusion.
