Shakespeare: The Basics

Shakespeare: The Basics

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<P>Now in its third edition <EM>Shakespeare: The Basics</EM> is an insightful and informative introduction to the work of William Shakespeare. Exploring all aspects of Shakespeare’s plays including the language, cultural contexts, and modern interpretations, this text looks at how a range of plays from across the genres have been understood. Updates in this edition include:</P> <UL> <P> <LI>Ecocritical, queer, presentist and gendered discussions of Shakespeare’s work</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Studies of new performances including Tennant and Tate’s <EM>Much Ado About Nothing</EM></LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Critical discussions of race and politics in <EM>Othello</EM> and <EM>King Lear</EM></LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Case studies of modern film versions of Shakespeare’s works</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>A chronology of Shakespeare’s work and contemporary events</LI> <P></P></UL> <P>With fully updated further reading throughout and a wide range of case studies and examples, this text is essential reading for all those studying Shakespeare’s work.</P>