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671 Shakespeare's Tragic Art (with Rhodri Lewis) | My Last Book with Joel Warner

The History of Literature

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Shakespeare's Tragic Evolution

This chapter explores Shakespeare's transformation in writing tragic drama, examining the influences from his time and the challenges he faced. It highlights the contrast between his early works like 'Titus Andronicus' and masterpieces such as 'Romeo and Juliet', focusing on character depth and emotional resonance. The discussion concludes by comparing traditional Aristotelian tragedy with Shakespeare's unique approach, emphasizing the complexities of human experience depicted in his plays.

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