[audiobook] Explorations in Art; Theology and Imagination by Michael Ridgwell Austin at Arts-Photography

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Shakespeares late plays are a mixed bag with a common theme: from the fiendishly jealous Leontes to the saintly Pericles; from the ineffectual Cymbeline to the omnipotent Propspero; from the sprites and goblins of The Tempest to the famous bear of The Winters Tale; the characters have excited wonder and contempt while the range of incident is almost irresponsibly extravagant. Was Shakespeare losing his grip; or his interest; or both? Was he striking out in some bold new theatrical direction? This Guide provides a critical survey of the major debates and issues surrounding the late plays; from the earliest published accounts to the present day. Nicholas Potter offers a clear guiding narrative and an exploration of literary history; focusing on how criticism of these remarkable works; and attempts to make sense of them; have developed over the years.