Coming of Age in Shakespeare

Drawing upon the work of anthropologists, psychologists and sociologists, Marjorie Garber examines the rites of passage and maturation patterns - 'coming of age' - in Shakespeare's plays. Citing examples from virtually the entire Shakespeare canon, she pays particular attention to the way his characters grow and change at points of personal crisis. Among the crises Garber discusses are: separation from parents or siblings in preparation for taking a lover or spouse the use of names and nicknames as a sign of individual exploits or status virginity, sexual initiation and the acceptance of sexual maturity, childbearing and parenthood attitudes toward death and dying In this fascinating and original analysis, Marjorie Garber explores the ways in which the Shakespearean protagonist is challenged to change as his or her circumstances change, to adapt to the world and the people around him, and to come to terms with the nature and finitude of the human condition.

ISBN 0415919088   Pages 248 ISBN13 9780415919081 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd   Weight (grammes) 354 Imprint Routledge   Published in London Format Paperback   Height (mm) 241 Publication date 29 Apr 1997   Width (mm) 152 Library of Congress 96051672   Spine width (mm) 14 DEWEY 822.33   Academic level Undergraduate, Postgraduate DEWEY edition DC21

		Preface
1		Introduction: 'thy passages of life'		1
2		Separation and Individuation: 'a divided duty'		30
3		Nomination and Election: 'an adopted name of privilege'		52
4		Plain Speaking: 'I take thee at thy word'		80
5		Women's Rites: 'as secret as maidenhead'		116
6		Comparison and Distinction: 'counterfeit presentment'		174
7		Death and Dying: 'this thing of darkness I acknowledge mine'		213
		L'envoy		242
		Index		245

"Shakespearean scholars, students of drama, and cultural studies enthusiasts will be impressed with the rich array of insights offered in Garber's book on Shakespeare. "Coming of Age in Shakespeare offers readers a compelling introduction to character development through the lens of contemporary research from the social sciences. Touching upon anthropological, sociological, and psychological studies, Garber writes literary criticism at its best- lucid, provocative, and capacious."-"Sixteenth Century Journal

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