Annotated bibliographies
Shakespeare and the Renaissance Stage to 1616: Shakespearean Stage History 1616 to 1998: An Annotated Bibliography of Shakespeare Studies 1576-1998.
The book explains the aspect of renaissance in its rebirth form. This is in the view that brought about a heave of interest in the classical learning and associated values. During his lifetime, Shakespeare was able to write plays and sonnets in this period that that managed to capture every facet of humankind experience. In his interwoven cultural background, the book explains the fact that his writings during this period consisted of cultural shifts in the Elizabethan England time.
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Marked with European movements away from the restrictions that dominated the middle ages, the renaissance period is clearly reflected in Shakespeare works in a vivid manner. This period affected and shaped literature by changing the styles embraced in writing. The book further highlights the medieval transition to a modern era period. This period brings about Shakespeare’s flowering in the form of writing art and culture that consequently swept throughout Western Europe. Born and raised during this period, his writings brought a great expansion to people’s minds in the way literature was presented to them. The printing press additionally made it possible for more people to read and interpret classical texts.
Shakespeare and the Renaissance sciences: an annotated bibliography.
The book further highlights the unprecedented young man with a mastery in language and art which definitely helped shape the period. With an impressive understanding of the human experience, Shakespeare presents the 14th and 15th view of the renaissance period as one of its kind endowed with changes all over the art field.
With the sun just rising in the English Empire, the book presents a unique identity of a man who arose to shape an age and brings out noble ideas. For instance, through his writings Shakespeare is able to convince many people of his unique gift in art. This created a platform for a young man and a genius to thrive. The period was marked with a remarkable number of supporters of art.
400 years later, a generation is still worth talking about William Shakespeare’s unique contribution to art. This is through plays with such revengeful characters such as Hamlet and drawing speculations to the form of art being presented even today. The book gives an annotated bibliography of Renaissance sciences and the amicable activities that took place during the period. Renaissance period was marked with new styles of art and a revolution that encouraged a new age and a new beginning.
A Selective Annotated Bibliography of Shakespeare's "Timon of Athens" (Studies in Renaissance literature).
The book gives a series of events in the study of the Renaissance literature. This focuses on the play Timon of Athens which highlights the fortunes of an Athenian called Timon. A significant play in the renaissance period, this play brings an attack of the aristocracy of Elizabethan England. In addition, it mirrors the absolute oppression in the regime of the time. This is further highlighted by Shakespeare in a view of attacking the hypocritical society. Described as “problem plays”, it brings about it brings the real life financial issues as reflected during the period.
In addition, this marked the period when Shakespeare made advancement in art and science. Throughout the period, more artists advanced in the more realistic art and religious topics that clearly depicted the feelings of people. This period showed more scenes of nature. In the book Shakespeare, a master of drama and playwright shows that the period was marked with different aspects and people’s views. This play simply proves to be a masterpiece in the making.
References
Elton W.R. (1991). A Selective Annotated Bibliography of Shakespeare's "Timon of Athens" (Studies in Renaissance literature).
Eric B M Rajadurai. (1970). Shakespeare and the Renaissance sciences: an annotated bibliography. Kent, Ohio.
Hugh M. Richmond. (1999). Shakespeare and the Renaissance Stage to 1616: Shakespearean Stage History 1616 to 1998: An Annotated Bibliography of Shakespeare Studies 1576-1998.
