STANLEY WELLSShakespeareA Life in DramaThis important and entertaining study is both an ideal introduction to Shakespeare and an invaluable companion for those renewing their acquaintance with his work as either readers or theater-goers. "With his commanding knowledge of the Elizabethan theater, . . . Wells gives us a Shakespeare who is at once timeless and historically located. The books great good sense and judgment evoke a timeless accuracy that is worthy of its subject."--David Bevington, University of Chicago "A fine summary and interpretation. . . . Wells has provided an ideal companion for us to explore the works of our greatest author."--William B. Hunter, Houston Chronicle "Stanley Wells commands particular attention. . . . In this new book he surveys, with common sense, stylish prose, and the insight that comes from a lifetime of study, all the plays and poems, setting them against what is known of their creators life."--Washington Post "Genial, elegant, and intelligent, a good urbane . . . well-informed overview of Shakespeare's career."--Stephen Greenblatt Stanley Wells is professor of Shakespeare studies and director of the Shakespeare Institute of the University of Birmingham. He lives in Gloucestershire. He is general editor of the Oxford edition of the Complete Works of Shakespeare. He is also well known as a reviewer of productions of the plays. 1996 / paperback / ISBN 0-393-31562-2 1995 / hardcover / ISBN 0-393-03765-7 416 pages / drama/biography | ||||||
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