Contrast In Shakespeare's Historical Plays (1915)

By Meehan Francis and Francis J. Meehan

Book Overview

Contrast in Shakespeare's Historical Plays is a critical analysis of the use of contrast in William Shakespeare's historical plays. Written by Francis Meehan and first published in 1915, this book examines how Shakespeare used contrasting elements such as light and dark, good and evil, and order and chaos to create depth and complexity in his plays. Meehan explores the themes of power, politics, and morality in Shakespeare's historical plays, including Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, and Julius Caesar. Through close readings of the text, Meehan argues that Shakespeare's use of contrast is a key element in his storytelling and contributes to the enduring popularity of his works. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Shakespeare and literary criticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436813204
• ISBN13: 9781436813204
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"