Muir, Kenneth

Shakespeare: the comedies; a collection of critical essays by Kenneth Muir ( Book )
5 editions published between 1965 and 1985 in English and held by 2,552 libraries worldwide
From the Back Cover: Despite differences between Shakespeare's time and ours in language, in taste, in mores, his comedies still produce that sure sign of success-uninhibited laughter. But, as the critics in this volume ably contend, the world of Shakespearean comedy is made of more than make-believe, quick action, and brilliant repartee. Shakespeare's genius was to probe, delicately but deeply, subtle and enduring characteristics of humanity. Each play is set in a land of its own, yet through these lands move characters recognizable in our own world. The reality of these characters is only enhanced by ethereal creatures of the imagination like Puck and Ariel, who weave about them poetic merriment unsurpassed in comic literature. Among the essays in this volume are: As You Like It / Helen Gardener -- Winter's Tale/ Derek Traversi -- Helena/ G. Wilson Knight -- Shakespeare's Method: The Merchant of Venice / J. Middleton Murry.

A new companion to Shakespeare studies by Kenneth Muir ( Book )
4 editions published between 1971 and 1972 in English and held by 2,001 libraries worldwide

King Lear by William Shakespeare ( Book )
126 editions published between 1952 and 1994 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,753 libraries worldwide
Arena Stage, Thomas Fichandler, executive director, Zelda Fichandler, producing director, Kenneth K. Kitch, associate executive director, Edwin Sherin, associate producing director, Arena Stage presents "King Lear," by William Shakespeare, directed by Edwin Sherin, settings and costumes by John Conklin, lighting by William Eggleston, music by Charles Gross.

Macbeth by William Shakespeare ( Book )
166 editions published between 1951 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 1,664 libraries worldwide
On side A, Foakes and Muir conduct a critical discussion of Macbeth, mainly centering on the ways in which the play can be interpreted. Side B consists of readings of key scenes and extracts from the play in rehearsal conditions.

Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare ( Book )
22 editions published between 1982 and 2011 in English and held by 1,228 libraries worldwide
This play explores the futility of war. The Greek King, Agamemnon, his brother Menelaus, the counsellors Ulysses and Nestor are camped outside the Trojan walls. The great military hero Achilles is refusing to fight. In Troy, King Priam is debating the value of the war with his sons Hector, Troilus, and Paris, who started the war by stealing Menelaus' wife. Troilus is smitten with Cressida. Cressida's father defects to the Greek camp and Cressida is sent to join her father.

The sources of Shakespeare's plays by Kenneth Muir ( Book )
15 editions published between 1977 and 2005 in English and held by 1,189 libraries worldwide

Shakespeare's sonnets by Kenneth Muir ( Book )
18 editions published between 1979 and 2005 in English and held by 1,093 libraries worldwide

Shakespeare's comic sequence by Kenneth Muir ( Book )
14 editions published in 1979 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,035 libraries worldwide

John Milton by Kenneth Muir ( Book )
31 editions published between 1955 and 1968 in English and Undetermined and held by 941 libraries worldwide

Last periods of Shakespeare, Racine, Ibsen by Kenneth Muir ( Book )
7 editions published in 1961 in English and held by 931 libraries worldwide
Lectures given about three authors at Wayne State University in 1959.