Stephen P Thompson

Sexality in the Comedies of Shakespeare Stephen P Thompson

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-146) and index.; Social Issues in Literature meets the need for materials supporting curriculum integration. Each title in this distinctive new series examines an important literary work or body of work through the lens of a major social issue. Each volume presents biographical and critical information on the author, viewpoints on the social issue portrayed in the book, and contemporary assessments of the social issue as well as a chronology of important dates in the author's life, discussion questions, a guide to additional literary works that focus on the same social issue, a bibliography for further research and a thorough subject index--; Provided by publisher. Publisher Marketing: Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; Social Issues in Literature: Sexuality in the Comedies of William Shakespeare examines the background of William Shakespeare, explores themes of sexuality in the comedies of Shakespeare, and takes a look at sexuality in the twenty-first century.; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features car