Character & symbol in Shakespeare's plays : a study of certain Christian and pre-Christian elements in their structure and imagery
1962, First Edition. Cambridge [England] : University Press. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #405093
Physical description: 211 pages; 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references. Contents: pt. 1. The Luciferian sin : rebellion -- The attack on the throne -- The character of the usurper -- pt. 2. Two daughters of God : the conflict between justice and mercy -- The parliament of heaven -- Justice, mercy and false-seeming -- Pardon and punishment -- pt. 3. 'A lasting spring.' -- The transition -- The new imagery and the final synthesis. Subjects: Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Characters; Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Criticism and interpretation; Shakespeare, William 1564-1616; Characters and characteristics; English drama Early modern 1500-1700; Characters and characteristics.
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