Shakespeare

Paper Code: 
ENG 222
Credits: 
04
Periods/week: 
04
Max. Marks: 
100
Objective: 

To introduce the learners to the dramatic and theatrical conventions of Shakespeare.

•          To enable them to analyse plot, characters, themes and stagecraft of the plays.

 

13.00
Unit I: 
Unit I

King Lear

Unit II: 
Unit II

As You Like it

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III

The Tempest

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV

Sonnets (To a Friend)

29 – When in disgrace…

 30 – When to the sessions…

73 – That time of year…

 94 – They that have power…

106 – When in the chronicle of…

123 – No, Time, thou shalt not…

11.00
Unit V: 
Unit V

Sonnets (To the Dark Lady)

127 – In the old age black…

129 – Th’ expanse of spirit…

130 – My mistress’ eyes are…

132 – Thine eyes I love…

137 – Thou blind fool, Love…

141 – In faith, I do not love…

SUGGESTED READINGS: 
  • Bradley. A.C. The Shakespearean Tragedy. Oxford: Macmillan, 1904. Print.
  • Hudson, Henry. Introduction to Shakespearean Tragedy. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd, 1987. Print.
  • Maguire, Laurie, ed. Studying Shakespeare: A Guide to the Plays. Oxford: Blackwell Pubications, 2003. Print.
  • Schiffer, James, ed. Shakespeare’s Sonnets: Critical Essays. London: Routledge, 2000. Print.

                                       

 

Academic Year: 
2016-2017