The Tempest, William Shakespeare: Notes
- ISBN-10
- 0582329299
- ISBN-13
- 9780582329294
- Pages
- 112
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998-01
- Authors
- William Shakespeare, Loreto Todd
Description
Building on the formula of York Notes, this Advanced series introduces students to more sophisticated analysis and wider critical perspectives. The notes enable students to appreciate contrasting interpretations of the text and to develop their own critical thinking. Key features include: study methods; an introduction to the text; summaries with critical notes; themes and techniques; textual analysis of key passages; author biography; historical and literary background; modern and historical critical approaches; chronology; and glossary of literary terms.
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