Item: Shakespeare & The Greek Romance.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky. Written by Carol Gesner.
Date of Publication: 1970, First Edition.
Description: A very good, clean book throughout - see details:-
Internally: Good, clean condition with 216 pages including bibliography and index. No writing, markings etc and clean, white end papers in good, strong condition with secure hinges. Externally: Very good, strong, green cloth boards with clear gilt titling to the spine with it's original (unclipped) illustrated, matching green dust jacket (see scans).
This is the first study to relate the Greek romances to Elizabethan
drama. It focuses upon the Greek romance materials in Shakespeare’s
plays to clarify the background of his art and to illuminate the
relationship between the two literatures. The Greek romance tradition is
described historically and traced through the works of Boccaccio and
Cervantes, as well as other continental and English writers. Then, full
attention is given to those plays of Shakespeare which utilize the Greek
materials.
This is a good, clean book which should interest students, enthusiasts, collectors/dealers etc..
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UK P&P: £3.75 small parcel post (UK only).