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The book delves into the interplay between Shakespeare and cinema through the lens of Bakhtin's theories. It highlights how filmmakers reinterpret Shakespeare's works by employing various tones, languages, and cultural contexts, resulting in diverse adaptations. Keith Harrison utilizes Bakhtinian concepts like chronotope and heteroglossia to analyze how directors engage with Shakespeare's text, reflecting their unique cultural identities and historical circumstances. This exploration reveals the dynamic nature of co-authoring in film and the ongoing relevance of Shakespeare's legacy.
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Shakespeare, Bakhtin, and Film, Keith Harrison
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- 2018
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- Title
- Shakespeare, Bakhtin, and Film
- Subtitle
- A Dialogic Lens
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Keith Harrison
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Publisher
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 276
- ISBN13
- 9783319866925
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Film
- Description
- The book delves into the interplay between Shakespeare and cinema through the lens of Bakhtin's theories. It highlights how filmmakers reinterpret Shakespeare's works by employing various tones, languages, and cultural contexts, resulting in diverse adaptations. Keith Harrison utilizes Bakhtinian concepts like chronotope and heteroglossia to analyze how directors engage with Shakespeare's text, reflecting their unique cultural identities and historical circumstances. This exploration reveals the dynamic nature of co-authoring in film and the ongoing relevance of Shakespeare's legacy.