Shakespeare's Festive Tragedy
The Ritual Foundations of Genre
By Naomi Conn Liebler
Published November 30th 1995 by Routledge – 280 pages
Description
Shakespeare's Festive Tragedy is a unique look at the social and religious foundations of the tragic genre. Naomi Liebler asks whether it is possible to regard tragic heroes such as Coriolanus and King Lear as `sacrifical victims of the prevailing social order'.
A fascinating examination of Shakespearean tragedy, this extraordinary book will provoke excitment and controversy alike.
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Description: By Naomi Conn Liebler. Shakespeare's Festive Tragedy is a unique look at the social and religious foundations of the tragic genre. Naomi Liebler asks whether it is possible to regard tragic heroes such as Coriolanus and King Lear as `sacrifical victims of the...
Categories: Early Modern/Renaissance Literature, Shakespeare