Shakespeare in Our Time: A Shakespeare Association of America Collection

Author : "Dympna Callaghan (Syracuse University, USA)"

Paperback

Published : Thursday 24 March 2016

ISBN : 9781472520418

Price : €27.70

Description

Marking the 400th anniversary of his death, leading Shakespeareans reflect back on key developments in criticism and look forward to new areas of study

This volume marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death by reflecting on the unrivalled work of the Shakespeare Association of America and offering a unique collection of leading Shakespeare scholars outlining key developments in Shakespeare studies over the last two decades. These essays are complemented by younger scholars who respond and look forward to new fields of study and debate. As such the book offers a state of the nation look at Shakespeare criticism, covering all the key areas of research and study including gender, text, performance, the body, history, religion and biography. This is a must-read, comprehensive introduction to the key critical ideas surrounding Shakespeare's work and a stimulating exploration of where Shakespeare studies will go next.

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