This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the history and tradition of illustrated editions of Shakespeare, featuring 167 images from significant editions. It's an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespearean literature and art.
On the DVD, several skilled storytellers regale village and schoolroom with four timeless wisdom tales. On the CD, twenty more tales are related.
Exploring the Victorian era's perception of Shakespeare, this book delves into how the themes of time were expressed through various art forms, including performances, painting, and photography. Sillars examines the cultural significance and interpretations of Shakespeare's works, revealing the interplay between literature and the visual arts during this period. The study highlights the unique ways Victorians engaged with Shakespeare, reflecting their historical context and artistic innovations.
Focusing on key literary works such as Howards End and The Rainbow, this book examines the blend of convention and innovation in early 20th-century literature. It highlights how these texts and the poetry of Owen, Sassoon, and Edward Thomas reflect a growing concern with language's limitations. By situating these works within contemporary society and deconstructive theory, the author seeks to connect them to the broader context of high Modernism, revealing insights often overlooked as failures.
An examination of the ways in which the artists and writers of the 1940s developed and extended approaches from earlier English romanticism to provide a direct and compassionate response to the reality of contemporary destruction.