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Troilus and Cressida

By (author) Stephen Purcell

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A history of Shakespeare’s play in performance, from John Dryden’s Restoration adaptation to the rediscovery of the play in the twentieth century. What made this play so relevant to audiences who had lived through the horrors of two world wars and the rise of fascism? Why did it speak so directly to the ‘angry young men’ of the post-war generation and to the countercultural movements of the 1960s? This book investigates the many ways in which modern directors and actors have found their own world reflected in the play, from anti-war protests and the sexual revolution to feminism and postcolonialism. In doing so, it explores the play’s own complexity and its refusal to give easy answers. -- .

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Normally shipped | This title will take longer to obtain, and should be delivered in 6-8 weeks
Publisher | Manchester University Press
Published date | 11 Nov 2025
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 360
Dimensions | 216 x 138 x 21mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 562g
ISBN | 978-1-5261-0357-4
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BISAC | literary criticism / drama

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Frankenstein

Mary Shelley
Hardback
264 pages
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Victor Frankenstein driven by the mad dream of creating his own creature, experiments with alchemy and science to build a monster stitched together from dead remains.

YNA2 Frankenstein everything you need to catch up, study and prepare for the 2027, 2028 exams

Mary Shelley
Paperback / softback
112 pages
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York Notes Advanced offer a fresh and accessible approach to English Literature.

The Quality of Mercy

Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu
Paperback / softback
384 pages
was: R 340.95
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This is indeed a story of mercy and the redemption it offers.

Leeward: A Times Historical Novel of the Year 2023

Katie Daysh
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384 pages
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