Shakespeare and National Identity
Author | : Christopher Ivic |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 297 |
Release | : 2017-01-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781472525833 |
ISBN-13 | : 1472525833 |
Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Arden Shakespeare Dictionary on Shakespeare and National Identity makes a timely and valuable contribution to the discipline. National identity in the early modern period is a central topic of scholarly investigation; it is also a dominant topic in classroom instruction and discussion. More than any other early modern playwright, Shakespeare (especially his history plays) is at the heart of recent critical investigations into a host of relevant topics: borders, history, identity, land, memory, nation, place and space. This Dictionary works through Shakespeare's plays and the cultural moment in which they were produced to provide a rich and informative account of such topics. An ideal reference work for upper level students and scholars and an essential resource for any literary library.