Shakespeare: The Basics (Hardcover, 3rd edition)

Now in its third edition Shakespeare: The Basics 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:

• Ecocritical, queer, presentist and gendered discussions of Shakespeare s work
• Studies of new performances including Tennant and Tate s Much Ado About Nothing
• Critical discussions of race and politics in Othello and King Lear
• Case studies of modern film versions of Shakespeare s works
• A chronology of Shakespeare s work and contemporary events

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.

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