The Merchant of Venice: the State of Play |
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| Editor:
| Kaplan, M. Lindsay |
| Series edited by:
| Thompson, Ann
Orlin, Lena Cowen |
| Series title: | Arden Shakespeare the State of Play Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-350-11022-9 |
| Publication Date: | May 2020 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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| Imprint: | The Arden Shakespeare |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $120.00USD $120.00 |
Book Description:
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The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most controversial plays, whose elements resonate even more profoundly in the current climate of rising racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-immigrant sentiment, queerphobia and right-wing nationalism. This collection of essays offers a 'freeze frame' that showcases a range of current debates and ideas surrounding the play. Each chapter has been carefully selected for its originality and relevance to your needs. Essays offer new...
More Description The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most controversial plays, whose elements resonate even more profoundly in the current climate of rising racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-immigrant sentiment, queerphobia and right-wing nationalism. This collection of essays offers a 'freeze frame' that showcases a range of current debates and ideas surrounding the play. Each chapter has been carefully selected for its originality and relevance to your needs. Essays offer new perspectives that provide an up-to-date understanding of what's exciting and challenging about the play. Key themes and topics include: · Race and religion· Gender and sexuality· Philosophy· Animal studies· Adaptations and performance history