ENGL 44598 - Shakespeare's Histories

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

Throughout the course of his career, Shakespeare produced ten histories. Yet this classification of a dramatic work did not exist in classical terms; Heminges and Condell imposed it on the world with their 1623 Folio edition of Shakespeare's works. Through his two historical tetralogies (from Henry VI Part 1 to Henry V in terms of date composed) and concluding with Henry VIII in 1611, Shakespeare created a political commentary on the recent history of England that resulted in questions of succession being answered in the creation of the Stuart dynasty. This course seeks to analyze Shakespeare's perspectives on kingship, loyalty, courtly behavior, and the issue of England's identity as presented in the historical works. The big question ultimately is: What do these plays say about Shakespeare's views on his homeland?

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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