Shakespeare in Our Time: A Shakespeare Association of America Collection (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781472520425)

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.

Author: Dympna Callaghan
ISBN-10: 1472520424
ISBN-13: 9781472520425
Publisher: Arden Shakespeare
Language: English
Published: 02/25/2016
Pages: 376
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.88d