Aktion	Zweigstelle	Standorte	Status	Frist	Vorbestellungen
Vorbestellen	Zweigstelle: 07., Urban-Loritz-Pl. 2a	Standorte: FS.E PL.M Shakespeare / College 1a - Fremdsprachen-Bibliothek	Status: Verfügbar	Frist:	Vorbestellungen: 0

Tragedy, including grief, pain, and suffering, is a common theme in Shakespeare¿s plays, often leading to the death of at least one character. Yet such themes can also be found in Shakespearian plays which are classed as comedies or histories. What is it that makes a Shakespearian tragedy, and what dramatic themes and conventions did the bard draw upon when writing them?

'Shakespeare¿s Tragedies: A Very Short Introduction' considers what is meant by the word `tragedy¿, offering a critical analysis of nine of Shakespeare¿s iconic tragic plays. It concludes by discussing why tragedy is regarded as a fit subject for entertainment, and why audiences find tragic plays so enjoyable. (Verlagstext)