{"product_id":"the-moral-universe-of-shakespeares-problem-plays-paperback","title":"The Moral Universe of Shakespeare's Problem Plays - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVivian Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is it that makes Shakespeare's problem plays problematic? Many critics have sought for the underlying vision or message of these puzzling and disturbing dramas. Originally published in 1987, the key to Viv Thomas's new synthesis of the plays is the idea of fracture and dissolution in the universe. From the collapse of 'degree' in \u003ci\u003eTroilus and Cressida\u003c\/i\u003e to the corruption at the heart of innocence in \u003ci\u003eMeasure for Measure\u003c\/i\u003e, to the puzzling status of virtue and valour in \u003ci\u003eAll's Well\u003c\/i\u003e, the most obvious feature of these plays in their capacity to prompt new questions. In a detailed discussion of each play in turn, the author traces the dominant themes that both distinguish and unite them, and provides numerous insights into the sources, background, texture and morality of the plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 246\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 12, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755603493152,"sku":"9780367681388","price":77.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/12470352f6b145f6914ec17464497584.webp?v=1780063393","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-moral-universe-of-shakespeares-problem-plays-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}