Studying Shakespeare: A Practical Introduction

by Katherine Armstrong, Graham Atkin

Overview

This book is a concise single volume guide to studying Shakespeare, covering practical as well as theoretical issues. The text deals with the major topics on a chapter-by-chapter basis, starting with why we study Shakespeare, through Shakespeare and multimedia, to a final chapter on Shakespeare and Theory. Current trends and recent developments in Shakespearean studies are also discussed, with an emphasis on the contextualisation of Shakespeare, historical appropriations of his work and the debate concerning his place in the literary canon. Extensive reference is made to a variety of developing media, e.g. film, audio cassette, video, CD-Rom and global digital networks, bringing the study of Shakespeare into the twentieth century.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317903529
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/15/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Armstrong, Katherine; Atkin, Graham

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Why Study Shakespeare? 2. Discussing Shakespeare 3. Writing about Shakespeare 4. Shakespeare's Language 5. Shakespeare in Context 6. Shakespeare in Performance 7. Multimedia Shakespeare 8. Shakespeare and Criticism 9. Shakespeare and Theory