Shakespeare and the Folktale: An Anthology of Stories

An international collection of the traditional tales that inspired some of Shakespeare's greatest playsShakespeare knew a good story when he heard one, and he wasn't afraid to borrow from what he heard or read, especially traditional folktales. The Merchant of Venice, for example, draws from "A Pound of Flesh," while King Lear begins in the sam

• | Author: Charlotte Artese
• | Publisher: Princeton University Press
• | Publication Date: Oct 22, 2019
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780691190860
• | ISBN-10: 0691190860