Shakespeare

Paper Code: 
ENG 222
Credits: 
4
Periods/week: 
4
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

12.00
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…

 

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: 

The Shakespearean Tragedy - A.C. Bradley

•         Introduction to Shakespearean Tragedy - Hudson

•         Preface to Shakespeare- Samuel Johnson

•       Studying Shakespeare: A Guide to the Plays. Ed. Laurie Maguire

  • Shakespeare’s Sonnets: Critical Essays. Ed. James Schiffer. London: Garland, 2000.

 

Academic Year: 
2014-2015