Key Concepts and Figures in Shakespeare Studies, asked in UGC NET/JRF ENGLISH
Key Concepts and Figures in Shakespeare Studies ( only the one's asked in UGC NET/JRF ENGLISH ) 🟥1. A.C. Bradley: Shakespearean Tragedy (1904) * Overview: This seminal work analyzes four of Shakespeare's major tragedies: Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth. Bradley examines these plays in terms of character development and psychological depth. * Significance: Bradley's approach emphasizes the internal struggles and moral dilemmas of Shakespeare's characters, making them relatable and human. This marks a shift toward psychological criticism in Shakespeare studies. 🟥2. T.S. Eliot: Hamlet and His Problems (1919) * Overview: Eliot critiques Hamlet and introduces the concept of the "objective correlative," where emotions in art should be evoked by concrete situations rather than the artist's subjective feelings. * Significance: Eliot controversially claimed that Hamlet was an "artistic fa...