Shakespeare and Postcolonial Theory (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781408185544)

Now available in paperback, Shakespeare and Postcolonial Theory is an up-to-date guide to contemporary debates in postcolonial studies and how these shape our understanding of Shakespeare's politics and poetics. Taking a historical perspective, it covers early modern discourses of colonialism, 'race', gender and globalization, through to contemporary intercultural appropriations and global adaptations of Shakespeare. Showing how the dialogue between Shakespeare criticism and postcolonial studies has evolved, this book offers a critical vocabulary that connects contemporary and early modern cultural struggles. Shakespeare and Postcolonial Theory also provides guides to further reading and online resources which make this an essential resource for students and scholars of Shakespeare.

Author: Jyotsna G. Singh
ISBN-10: 1408185547
ISBN-13: 9781408185544
Publisher: Arden Shakespeare
Language: English
Published: 03/19/2020
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.60d