Shakespeare in a Divided America

From the author of 1599, a fresh perspective on the history of the United States - and a timely reminder of Shakespeare's indelible influence.

About the author

James Shapiro, who teaches English at Columbia University in New York, is author of several books, including 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare (winner of the BBC4 Samuel Johnson Prize in 2006), as well as Contested Will: Who Wrote Shakespeare? He also serves on the Board of the Royal Shakespeare Company

Summary

From the author of 1599, a fresh perspective on the history of the United States - and a timely reminder of Shakespeare's indelible influence.

Foreword

From the author of 1599, a fresh perspective on the history of the United States - and a timely reminder of Shakespeare's indelible influence.

Product details

• Authors: James Shapiro, Shapiro James
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2021
• EAN: 9780571338894
• ISBN: 978-0-571-33889-4
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / Shakespeare, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Literary studies: plays and playwrights, Relating to Shakespeare / Shakespearean