ENG 5451 SHAKESPEARE:THE TRAGEDIES AND HISTORIES

A selection of Shakespeare's tragedies and histories. Emphasis on generic conventions, theatricality and poetic style. The relationship of genre to gender and class. Examination of relevant scholarship and criticism. CAT.TITLE CHANGED FROM SHAKESPEARE:THE TRAGEDIES AND ROMANCES TO SHAKESPEARE: THE TRAGEDIES AND HISTORIES & COURSE DESCRIPTION REVISED 01/08/03