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Soothsayers And Prophecies In Shakespeare's Plays

Soothsayers And Prophecies In Shakespeare's Plays

Rogers, L. W.

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ISBN10: 1162811757
ISBN13: 9781162811758
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 18
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.04 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Soothsayers and Prophecies in Shakespeare's Plays is a comprehensive exploration of the role of divination and prediction in the works of William Shakespeare. The author, L.W. Rogers, delves into the various forms of prophecy and soothsaying that appear in Shakespeare's plays, from the prophetic dreams of Julius Caesar to the witches' predictions in Macbeth.Rogers examines the cultural and historical context of divination in Shakespeare's time, as well as the literary conventions and techniques that the playwright used to incorporate prophecy into his works. The book also explores the thematic significance of prophecy and soothsaying in Shakespeare's plays, including their use as devices for foreshadowing, character development, and dramatic tension.Throughout the book, Rogers provides insightful analysis and interpretation of key scenes and passages from Shakespeare's plays, drawing on a wide range of critical and scholarly sources. Soothsayers and Prophecies in Shakespeare's Plays is an essential resource for anyone interested in the role of prophecy and divination in Shakespeare's works, as well as the broader cultural and historical context in which they were written.THIS 16 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Ghosts in Shakespeare, by L. W. Rogers. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594971.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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