Shakespeare, Aphra Behn and the Canon / Edition 1

by Lizbeth Goodman, W.R. Owens

Overview

A clear introduction to the idea of the canon, exploring the process by which certain works, and not others, receive high cultural status. The work of Shakespeare and Aphra Behn is used to illustrate and challenge this process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415135764
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/30/1996
Series:	Approaching Literature
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Lizbeth Goodman, W.R. Owens

Table of Contents

Preface. Part One. 1. The Idea of the Canon Lizbeth Goodman 2. Shakespeare: Theatre Poet W.R. Owens 3. An English History Play: Reading and Studying Henry V Simon Eliot 4. Reading Othello Roger Day 5. Remaking the Canon: Aphra Behn's The Rover W.R. Owens, with a section by Lizbeth Goodman 6. Reading As You Like It Kate Clarke with a section by Lizbeth Goodman 7. Reviewing the Idea of the Canon Lizbeth Goodman Part Two. Aphra Behn, The Rover Edited by W.R. Owens. Notes to The Rover. Bibliography. Index.