ENGL 336 Shakespeare I: the Early Plays (A,C,G)
Advanced study of plays from the first half of Shakespeare's career as a dramatist, with attention to the development of Shakespearean comedy, to the playwright's achievement in dramatizing English history, and to the interpenetration of these genres. The plays will be considered as scripts for a particular theatre in a particular place and time, as well as texts of enduring critical controversy, cultural interest, and iconic significance.