ENM4700

Drama of the Age of Shakespeare

(ART)

Philip Ayres

12 points + 2 hours per week + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Shakespeare's plays and plays by the most outstanding of his contemporaries. Each work is studied in its theatrical, political and philosophical contexts. Shakespeare's varying reception across the centuries. Transformations of Shakespeare into other media (eg into grand opera: Verdi, Otello, on film).

Assessment: Two seminar papers (1500 words): 15% each + Essay (2500 words): 30% + Essay (3500 words): 40%