 | Poetic Will: Shakespeare and the Play of Language Subjects: Shakespeare William 1564–1616 -- Style; English language -- Early modern 1500–1700 -- Semantics; English language -- Early modern 1500–1700 -- Style; Play on words; This book explores the expressions of Shakespeare's poetic will--his sexual desire, conscious and unconscious volition, and posthumous legacy--within the linguistic matrix that enfolds his characters and readers. David Willbern is Emeritus Professor of English at SUNY Buffalo. |
