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Exploring the intersection of Shakespeare and Rome's authoritative myth, this book uniquely approaches the subject through an archaeological lens. It employs a chronological reversal, presenting the 'eternal' city as a ruinous scenario, thus offering fresh insights into the playwright's engagement with themes of decay and authority. This innovative perspective invites readers to reconsider the cultural and historical implications of Shakespeare's work in relation to Rome's legacy.
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Shakespeare's Ruins and Myth of Rome, Maria Del Sapio Garbero
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- 2022
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Maria Del Sapio Garbero
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 388
- ISBN13
- 9780367559106
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- Exploring the intersection of Shakespeare and Rome's authoritative myth, this book uniquely approaches the subject through an archaeological lens. It employs a chronological reversal, presenting the 'eternal' city as a ruinous scenario, thus offering fresh insights into the playwright's engagement with themes of decay and authority. This innovative perspective invites readers to reconsider the cultural and historical implications of Shakespeare's work in relation to Rome's legacy.