Shakespeare in a divided America /
Shapiro, James, 1955-
Shakespeare in a divided America / James Shapiro. - vii, 310 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Shakespeare's position as England's national poet is established and unquestionable. But as James Shapiro illuminates in this revelatory new history, Shakespeare has long held an essential place in American culture. 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? Investigating a selection of defining moments in American history - drilling into issues of race, miscegenation, gender, patriotism and immigration; encountering Presidents, activists, writers and actors - Shapiro leads us to fascinating answers and uncovers rich and startling stories.
9780571338887 (hbk.) : £20.00 £16.99
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Appreciation--United States.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Influence--United States.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Criticism and interpretation--History.
Literature and society--History.--United States
Theater and society--History.--United States
Politics and literature--History.--United States
Literature.
Literature.
822.3'3
Shakespeare in a divided America / James Shapiro. - vii, 310 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Shakespeare's position as England's national poet is established and unquestionable. But as James Shapiro illuminates in this revelatory new history, Shakespeare has long held an essential place in American culture. 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? Investigating a selection of defining moments in American history - drilling into issues of race, miscegenation, gender, patriotism and immigration; encountering Presidents, activists, writers and actors - Shapiro leads us to fascinating answers and uncovers rich and startling stories.
9780571338887 (hbk.) : £20.00 £16.99
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Appreciation--United States.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Influence--United States.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Criticism and interpretation--History.
Literature and society--History.--United States
Theater and society--History.--United States
Politics and literature--History.--United States
Literature.
Literature.
822.3'3