A Midsummer Night S Dream And The Tempest In The Mirror Of Changing Critical Approaches

Author : Cornelia Kaltenbacher
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783638943857

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'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and 'The Tempest' in the Mirror of Changing Critical Approaches by Cornelia Kaltenbacher Pdf

Thesis (M.A.) from the year 2007 in the subject American Studies - Comparative Literature, grade: gut, University of Dusseldorf "Heinrich Heine", 48 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Shakespeare is one of the most analysed and "criticised" poet in the history of literature. Why Shakespeare? The answer is easy. He is not only most analysed but also the most popular dramatist that has ever existed. Shakespeare's drama has been fascinating his audience and readers through the centuries. The plots of Shakespeare's drama seem to be simple, dealing with human and social themes like love, marriage, murder, intrigue, complot and revenge. On a first sight, they remember us of a good and entertaining Hollywood Film. But is this all what Shakespeare has to say through his drama? Did he really intend to write commercial plays, without giving a deeper sense to his literary work? I don't think so. I think Shakespeare achieved through his "simple" plots to get deeply into the minds and souls of his audience, in order to make them conceive the complexity of their own lives and feelings. I do not intend to find out his personal message in the drama or to interpret his intentions. I will rather concentrate on his work and try to find out, what kind of message Shakespeare's comedy transmitted to his audience and above all to his experienced readers, better said, to his literary critics. My paper shall reveal the complexity and the deep psychological meaning of Shakespeare's comedy. Returning to my first question why Shakespeare? I would like to answer it, by quoting one of my favourite critics, Northrop Frye: "For all that has been written about it, Shakespearean comedy still seams to me widely misunderstood and underestimated, and my main thesis, that the four romances are the inevitable and genuine culmination of the poet's achievement, is clearly less obvious to many than it is to me." 1 I consider Frye's assumption on Shakespearean comedy the adequate answe

Author : Cornelia Kaltenbacher
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05-19
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9783638049870

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'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' and 'The Tempest' in the mirror of changing critical approaches by Cornelia Kaltenbacher Pdf

Thesis (M.A.) from the year 2007 in the subject American Studies - Comparative Literature, grade: gut, University of Dusseldorf "Heinrich Heine", language: English, abstract: Shakespeare is one of the most analysed and “criticised” poet in the history of literature. Why Shakespeare? The answer is easy. He is not only most analysed but also the most popular dramatist that has ever existed. Shakespeare’s drama has been fascinating his audience and readers through the centuries. The plots of Shakespeare’s drama seem to be simple, dealing with human and social themes like love, marriage, murder, intrigue, complot and revenge. On a first sight, they remember us of a good and entertaining Hollywood Film. But is this all what Shakespeare has to say through his drama? Did he really intend to write commercial plays, without giving a deeper sense to his literary work? I don’t think so. I think Shakespeare achieved through his “simple” plots to get deeply into the minds and souls of his audience, in order to make them conceive the complexity of their own lives and feelings. I do not intend to find out his personal message in the drama or to interpret his intentions. I will rather concentrate on his work and try to find out, what kind of message Shakespeare’s comedy transmitted to his audience and above all to his experienced readers, better said, to his literary critics. My paper shall reveal the complexity and the deep psychological meaning of Shakespeare’s comedy. Returning to my first question why Shakespeare? I would like to answer it, by quoting one of my favourite critics, Northrop Frye: “For all that has been written about it, Shakespearean comedy still seams to me widely misunderstood and underestimated, and my main thesis, that the four romances are the inevitable and genuine culmination of the poet’s achievement, is clearly less obvious to many than it is to me.” 1 I consider Frye’s assumption on Shakespearean comedy the adequate answer to my question. In this paper I intend to seek the deep sense of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Tempest, by posting them in a mirror of changing critical approaches, beginning with the mythological view, continuing with the political and new critical perspective and ending with my personal notes. My main purpose in this paper is to demonstrate that Shakespeare’s comedy does not only have a delighting function but also exercises a deep psychological impact on the old and new generations. In my opinion he was not only a genius of the drama, but also an initiator of the renaissance of mythical and archaic values in the modern world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 735 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781487537753

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The Reception of Northrop Frye by Anonim Pdf

The widespread opinion is that Northrop Frye’s influence reached its zenith in the 1960s and 1970s, after which point he became obsolete, his work buried in obscurity. This almost universal opinion is summed up in Terry Eagleton’s 1983 rhetorical question, "Who now reads Frye?" In The Reception of Northrop Frye, Robert D. Denham catalogues what has been written about Frye – books, articles, translations, dissertations and theses, and reviews – in order to demonstrate that the attention Frye’s work has received from the beginning has progressed at a geomantic rate. Denham also explores what we can discover once we have a fairly complete record of Frye’s reception in front of us – such as Hayden White’s theory of emplotments applied to historical writing and Byron Almén’s theory of musical narrative. The sheer quantity of what has been written about Frye reveals that the only valid response to Eagleton’s rhetorical question is "a very large and growing number," the growth being not incremental but exponential.

Author : Patrick M. Murphy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781136601156

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The Tempest by Patrick M. Murphy Pdf

The Tempest: Critical Essays traces the history of Shakespeare's controversial late romance from its early reception (and adaptation) in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to the present. The volume reprints influential criticism, and it also offers eight originalessays which study The Tempest from a variety of contemporary perspectives, including cultural materialism, feminism, deconstruction, performance theory, and postcolonial studies. Unlike recent anthologies about The Tempest which reprint contemporary articles along with a few new essays, this volume contains a mixture of old and new materials pertaining to the play's use in the theater and in literary history.

Author : Dorothea Kehler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781135886677

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A Midsummer Night's Dream by Dorothea Kehler Pdf

This volume traces the modern critical and performance history of this play, one of Shakespeare's most-loved and most-performed comedies. The essay focus on such modern concerns as feminism, deconstruction, textual theory, and queer theory.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : Athens (Greece)
ISBN : NYPL:33433003252636

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A Midsummer-night's Dream by William Shakespeare Pdf

Author : Silja Rübsamen
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783638507424

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Structure and Chaos: Binary Pairs in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Silja Rübsamen Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2002 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: A- (= 1,3), University of Massachusetts - Amherst (English Department), course: English 891 Honors: Shakespeare on Stage, Page and Film, language: English, abstract: Peter G. Philias assumes that Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream is a play that lives off seemingly incompatible contradictions: A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Tempest,a play it prefigures in important ways, share the distinction of illustrating better than any other plays Shakespeare’s device of juxtaposing extremes for the purpose of indicating a golden mean. Bipolar oppositions that can immediately be recognized are civilization and nature, which are juxtaposed in the confrontation of the court of Athens and the forest. In addition, man and woman are working against each other in the unequal couples of Theseus and Hippolyta, Oberon and Titania, and arch-conservative Egeus and his daughter Hermia. Concentrating on the opposition between town - the court of Athens - and wilderness - the forest - this essay is dedicated to an examination of the underlying force that drives the development of the plot: opposition. Furthermore, the essay will examine two filmic versions ofA Midsummer Night’s Dreamfrom different times, and compare their representation of the opposing forces. Max Reinhardt’s (1935) and Michael Hoffmann’s (1999)A Midsummer Night’s Dreamhave been chosen as the two different movie versions of the play that can stand as representatives for different time periods and different approaches towards Shakespeare on film. The comparative analysis of the films will be based on the results of the play’s analysis, which will deal with the primary opposition established in the play - the opposition between the court of Athens, the realm of law and order, and the forest, the realm of dreams and chaos - and its reflection in the relationship between man and woman, which also exhibits strong traits of a polarized, oppositional relationship. The basic assumption on which the paper is based is that the 1935 movie version of the play subverts the play’s concepts of the orderly town and the chaotic wilderness. In the film, the court of Athens is in a state of disorderly flux - from carnival to a brief display of authority and back to carnival - whereas, paradoxically, the wilderness is governed by a sense of order. The characterization of Oberon as a haughty king who maintains order does not permit a portrait of the woods as ultimately unruly and chaotic.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2024-03-06
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9798883959133

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A Midsummer Night's Dream (Annotated Edition) by William Shakespeare Pdf

Experience William Shakespeare's enchanting comedy like never before with "A Midsummer Night's Dream (Annotated Edition)." This meticulously curated edition presents the full-length play alongside comprehensive annotations that provide valuable insights and context to enhance your understanding and appreciation of the text. Biography: Delve into the life and legacy of the Bard himself with a detailed biography enriched by illustrations. Explore Shakespeare's world and learn about the influences that shaped his writing. Historical Context: Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural milieu of Elizabethan England with annotations that illuminate the historical, social, and cultural backdrop against which "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was written. Gain a deeper understanding of the cultural forces that shaped Shakespeare's masterpiece. Synopsis: Familiarize yourself with the plot and storyline of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" through a detailed synopsis that highlights key events, characters, and themes. Perfect for readers who are new to the play or those seeking a refresher before diving into the text. Preface: Gain further insight into the significance and enduring appeal of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" through a preface that explores the themes, motifs, and literary techniques employed by Shakespeare. Discover why this whimsical comedy continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Dramatis Personae: Meet the colorful cast of characters who populate the magical world of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." From the feuding lovers to the mischievous fairies and the bumbling amateur actors, this section provides a comprehensive overview of the play's ensemble. Whether you're a student, scholar, theater enthusiast, or simply a lover of classic literature, "A Midsummer Night's Dream (Annotated Edition)" offers an immersive and enlightening reading experience. Explore the depths of Shakespeare's masterpiece and uncover the layers of meaning and complexity hidden within its pages. With annotations that provide valuable context and insights, this edition invites you to journey into the enchanting realm of fairies, magic, and romantic folly.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1244 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1972-10
Category : Libraries
ISBN : UVA:X000018195

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Library Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Saddleback Educational Publ
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1562546392

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The Tempest Study Guide by William Shakespeare Pdf

35 reproducible exercises in each guide reinforce basic reading and comprehension skills as they teach higher order critical thinking skills and literary appreciation. Teaching suggestions, background notes, act-by-act summaries, and answer keys included.

Author : Gustaf E. Karsten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : English philology
ISBN : UVA:X000019218

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JEGP, Journal of English and Germanic Philology by Gustaf E. Karsten Pdf

Author : Northrop Frye
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0231082711

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A Natural Perspective by Northrop Frye Pdf

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of the People's Republic of China, home of one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.

Author : Susan Wiseman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107041653

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Writing Metamorphosis in the English Renaissance by Susan Wiseman Pdf

Susan Wiseman analyses mythical and natural creatures in English Renaissance writing, including Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Tempest.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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scenes from a midsummer night's dream by William Shakespeare Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-10
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9783640935512

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A Comparison of Theseus in Greek mythology and "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" by Anonim Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Comparative Literature, grade: 2,5, University of Heidelberg (Anglistisches Seminar), course: Shakespeare's Comedies , language: English, abstract: Diese Hausarbeit beschäftigt sich mit dem Vergleich von Theseus in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' und in der griechischen Mythologie.