

An edition of All's well, that ends well (2007)
new critical essays
By Gary F. Waller
Publish Date
2007
Publisher
Routledge
Language
eng
Pages
258
Description:
"Described as one of Shakespeare’s most intriguing plays, All’s well that ends well has only recently begun to receive the critical attention it deserves. Noted as a crucial point of development in Shakespeare’s career, this collection of new essays reflects the growing interest in the play and presents a broad range of approaches to it, including historical, feminist, performative and psychoanalytical criticisms. In addition to fourteen essays written by leading scholars, the editor’s introduction provides a substantial overview of the play’s critical history, with a strong focus on performance analysis and the impact that this has had on its reception and reputation. Demonstrating a variety of approaches to the play and furthering recent debates, this book makes a valuable contribution to Shakespeare criticism." --Publisher description.