Shakespearean problem play
three plays by Shakespeare (All's Well That Ends Well, Measure for Measure and Troilus and Cressida); characterised by complex and ambiguous tone, shifting violently between dark, psychological drama and more straightforward comic material
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Shakespearean problem play
Summary
Shakespearean problem play is a theatrical genre[1]. It draws 2,184 Wikipedia views per month (theatrical_genre category, ranking #30 of 153).[2]
Key Facts
- Shakespearean problem play authored William Shakespeare[3].
- Shakespearean problem play's instance of is recorded as theatrical genre[4].
- Shakespearean problem play's instance of is recorded as group of works[5].
- Shakespearean problem play comprises All's Well That Ends Well[6].
- Shakespearean problem play comprises Measure for Measure[7].
- Shakespearean problem play comprises Troilus and Cressida[8].
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Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include theatrical genre[4] and group of works[5].
Use and Application
Components include All's Well That Ends Well[6], a dramatic work[9], founded in 1605[10], written by William Shakespeare[11]; Measure for Measure[7], a dramatic work[12], founded in 1604[13], written by William Shakespeare[14]; and Troilus and Cressida[8], a dramatic work[15], founded in 1602[16], written by William Shakespeare[17].
Why It Matters
Shakespearean problem play draws 2,184 Wikipedia views per month (theatrical_genre category, ranking #30 of 153).[2] It is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]