Coming of Age in Shakespeare
1st Edition
Published on 15. April 2013
248 pages
978-1-135-20140-1 (ISBN)
Description
Marjorie Garber examines the rites of passage and maturation patterns--"coming of age"--in Shakespeare's plays. Citing examples from virtually the entire Shakespeare canon, she pays particular attention to the way his characters grow and change at points of personal crisis. Among the crises Garber discusses are: separation from parent or sibling in preparation for sexual love and the choice of husband or wife; the use of names and nicknames as a sign of individual exploits or status; virginity, sexual initiation and the acceptance of sexual maturity, childbearing and parenthood; and, finally, attitudes toward death and dying.
Reviews / Votes
"Shakespearean scholars, students of drama, and cultural studies enthusiasts will be impressed with the rich array of insights offered in Garber's book on Shakespeare. Coming of Age in Shakespeare offers readers a compelling introduction to character development through the lens of contemporary research from the social sciences. Touching upon anthropological, sociological, and psychological studies, Garber writes literary criticism at its best- lucid, provocative, and capacious." -- Sixteenth CenturyJournalMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
1,79 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-135-20140-1 (9781135201401)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
Marjorie Garber
Coming of Age in Shakespeare
Book
08/2016
1st Edition
Routledge
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Marjorie Garber
Coming of Age in Shakespeare
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04/1997
1st Edition
Routledge
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Person
Marjorie Garber is Professor of English and Director for Literary and Cultural Studies at Harvard. She is the author of Vested Interests and co-editor of Media Spectacles and Secret Agents, all published by Routledge.
Content
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Separation and Individuation; Chapter 3 Nomination and Election; Chapter 4 Plain Speaking; Chapter 5 Women's Rites; Chapter 6 Comparison and Distinction; Chapter 7 Death and Dying;
