The Edinburgh Companion to Shakespeare and the Arts

Burnett, M. T., Streete, A. and Wray, R. (Eds.) (2011) The Edinburgh Companion to Shakespeare and the Arts. Edinburgh University Press: Edinburgh. ISBN 9780748635238

Abstract

Explores the place of Shakespeare in relation to artistic practices and activities, past and present<p></p> This substantial reference work explores the place of Shakespeare in relation to cultural processes that take in publishing, exhibiting, performing, reconstructing and disseminating.<p></p> The 30 newly commissioned chapters are divided into 6 sections:<p></p> Shakespeare and the Book<p></p> Shakespeare and Music<p></p> Shakespeare on Stage and in Performance<p></p> Shakespeare and Youth Culture<p></p> Shakespeare, Visual and Material Culture<p></p> Shakespeare, Media and Culture<p></p> Each chapter provides both a synthesis and a discussion of a topic, informed by current thinking and theoretical reflection.<p></p> Key Features:<p></p> Addresses Shakespeare in terms of a global frame of reference<p></p> Chapters consider chronology and overview, critical history and analysis<p></p> Responds to a growing critical and pedagogical interest in the relations between Shakespeare, the arts, film, performance and mass media more generally

• Item Type: Edited Books
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Streete, Professor Adrian
• Subjects: P Language and Literature > PR English literature
• College/School: College of Arts & Humanities > School of Critical Studies > English Literature
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• ISBN: 9780748635238

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