Shakespeare in a divided America
Shapiro, James, 1955-2020
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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.
Main title:
Shakespeare in a divided America / James Shapiro.
Author:
Shapiro, James, 1955-, author
Imprint:
London : Faber & Faber, 2020.
Collation:
vii, 310 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780571338887 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
822.33822.33 SHA
Language:
English
Subject:
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Appreciation -- United StatesShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Influence -- United StatesShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation -- HistoryLiterature and society -- United States -- HistoryTheater and society -- United States -- HistoryPolitics and literature -- United States -- HistoryLiterature
BRN:
2268392
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