title: Shakespeare's Tragedies: Violation and Identity
author:  Alexander Leggatt 
description: "Leggatt has produced an intriguing, beautifully-written book that traces a number of fascinating patterns throughout many, not all, of Shakespeare's tragedies." <br />Linda Anderson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Renaissance Quarterly<br /><br />"Throughout the book, Leggatt consistently does Shakespeare's text the honor of close reading and careful attention to the staging. As with the tragedies themselves, there can be no easy closure to the difficult themes raised by the book. Which is as it should be." - Anthony Low, New York University Emeritus
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   _E_ XPLOSIVE _P_ ASSION
  
  
  Marcus took a single step closer. His face was ruthless in the shadowy
  lamplight. “It was your choice to go about London disguised as my paramour,
  was it not?”
  
  
  Iphiginia took a wary step back. “Well, yes, initially, I suppose one could
  say it was my idea. However—”
  
  
  “Let me make something plain to you. If you expect me to allow you to continue
  playing this part, you will follow my advice to the letter.”
  
  
  She lifted her chin. “Sir, I shall play this part as I see fit.”
  
  
  “No, madam, you will not.” Marcus reached out and grasped the statue behind
  her, effectively caging her between his arms. “I am the authority on this
  role. I created the role. Therefore I shall direct you in it.”
  
  
  He brought his mouth down on hers, pinning her against the stone.
  
  
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