This Is Shakespeare

Delve into the complexities of Shakespeare with this groundbreaking book. Perfect for enthusiasts and scholars alike, this trade paperback (UK edition) explores the lesser-known facets of Shakespeare’s work, revealing the inconsistencies and flaws that often go unnoticed. With ISBN 9780241361634, this engaging read covers 368 pages filled with insightful exploration of Shakespeare’s relevance today. It navigates themes of intersectionality, political intrigue, and social issues, connecting the Bard’s timeless narratives to contemporary topics such as economics, agency, and celebrity culture. This book does not merely retell stories; it challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths and engage with the deeper sociopolitical questions raised by Shakespeare's plays. A journey through his world reveals the influence of contemporaries like Christopher Marlowe and Thomas Kyd, offering new perspectives that are both intellectually stimulating and accessible. Whether you are studying Shakespeare for academic purposes or simply wish to enrich your literary knowledge, this book is an essential addition to your collection. Grab your copy today to understand why Shakespeare continues to intrigue and inspire.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241361634
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 368


Description:
Is this Shakespeare? Well, sort of.

But it doesn't really tell us the whole truth. So much of what we say about Shakespeare is either not true, or just not relevant, deflecting us from investigating the challenges of his inconsistencies and flaws. This electrifying new book thrives on revealing, not resolving, the ambiguities of Shakespeare's plays and their changing topicality. It introduces an intellectually, theatrically and ethically exciting writer who engages with intersectionality as much as with Ovid, with economics as much as poetry- who writes in strikingly modern ways about individual agency, privacy, politics, celebrity and sex. It takes us into a world of politicking and copy-catting, as we watch him emulating the blockbusters of Christopher Marlowe and Thomas Kyd, the Spielberg and Tarantino of their day; flirting with and skirting round the cut-throat issues of succession politics, religious upheaval and technological change. The Shakespeare in this book poses awkward questions rather than offering bland answers, always implicating us in working out what it might mean.

This is Shakespeare. And he needs your attention.

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