Local and Global Myths in Shakespearean Performance (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This collection of scholarly essays offers a new understanding of local and global myths that have been constructed around Shakespeare in theatre, cinema, and television from the nineteenth century to the present. Drawing on a definition of myth as a powerful ideological narrative, Local and Global Myths in Shakespearean Performance examines historical, political, and cultural conditions of Shakespearean performances in Europe, Asia, and North and South America. The first part of this volume offers a theoretical introduction to Shakespeare as myth from a twenty-first century perspective. The second part critically evaluates myths of linguistic transcendence, authenticity, and universality within broader European, neo-liberal, and post-colonial contexts. The study of local identities and global icons in the third part uncovers dynamic relationships between regional, national, and transnational myths of Shakespeare. The fourth part revises persistent narratives concerning a political potential of Shakespeare's plays in communist and post-communist countries. Finally, part five explores the influence of commercial and popular culture on Shakespeare myths. Michael Dobson's Afterword concludes the volume by locating Shakespeare within classical mythology and contemporary concerns.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Reproducing Shakespeare
Release date:	August 2018
First published:	2018
Editors:	Aneta Mancewicz • Alexa Alice Joubin
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	271
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-89850-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Plays & playwrights > 16th to 18th centuries > Shakespeare studies & criticism Promotions
LSN:	3-319-89850-7
Barcode:	9783319898506

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