
Reference Material
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[This document has been prepared by Ian Johnston for students of English 366 at Malaspina University-College (now Vancouver Island University). It is in the public domain, released May, 1999.
Approaches to Shakespeare
Intro to Genres
Plays haven't always been classified according to the traditional genres of comedy, tragedy and history.The Prince, Machiavelli- 1513
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Shakespeare's language
If Shakespeare played a major role in the transformation of English drama and theatre he did no less for the English language.Shakespeare Illustrated , a work in progress, explores nineteenth-century paintings, criticism and productions of Shakespeare's plays and their influences on one another. I have begun a new project called Shakespeare and the Players, a survey through postcards of the many now unfamiliar English and American actors who played Shakespeare's characters for late Victorian and Edwardian audiences.
Shakespeare Illustrated
Welcome to the new website of Shakespeare's Words, the online version of the best-selling glossary and language companion.
Glossary of Shkspr's Words
The Chronology of Shakespeare's Plays Establishing the chronology of Shakespeare's plays is a most frustrating and difficult task. It is impossible to know the exact order of succession because there is no record of the first production date of any of Shakespeare's works.

