Shakespeare's Festive Tragedy: The Ritual Foundations of Genre
In Shakespearean studies, the category of the festive has been applied by critics only to the comedies. In this groundbreaking and provocative work, Naomi Conn Liebler introduces the category of festive tragedy. Shakespearean tragedy is, she argues, a celebration of communal survival, demonstrating what happens when a community violates or neglects the ritual structures that define and preserve it
The halls are decked, the tree is trimmed, and one young boy is wide awake and watching for a special late-night visitor. But waiting isn't easy-especially when every little noise sounds like Santa! This festive rebus book features 24 flash cards to reinforce beginning reading skills.