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Shakespeare in a Divided America

English · Paperback / Softback

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A BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week

'Excellent.' New Statesman

'Outstanding.' Irish Times

'Enthralling.' Guardian

'Shapiro at his best.' Daily Telegraph


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

Shakespeare's position as England's national poet is unquestionable. But as James Shapiro illuminates in this revelatory new history, Shakespeare has long held an essential place in American culture too. Why, though, would a proudly independent republic embrace England's greatest writer? Especially when his works enact so many of America's darkest nightmares: interracial marriage, cross-dressing, same-sex love, tyranny and assassination?
Shapiro leads us to fascinating answers and startling stories.


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James Shapiro

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

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