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Examining the interplay between Shakespeare's works and Cold War politics, this book reveals the hidden religio-political themes in renowned plays like Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth, and The Winter's Tale. It highlights how dissenting artists in theatre and film during the Cold War era interpreted these subtexts, offering a fresh perspective on the dramas and their relevance in a politically charged environment.
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Shakespeare, Dissent and the Cold War, Alfred Thomas
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Shakespeare, Dissent and the Cold War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alfred Thomas
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan UK
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 276
- ISBN13
- 9781349494156
- Category
- Poetry, Theatre / Drama, About Literature, Film
- Description
- Examining the interplay between Shakespeare's works and Cold War politics, this book reveals the hidden religio-political themes in renowned plays like Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth, and The Winter's Tale. It highlights how dissenting artists in theatre and film during the Cold War era interpreted these subtexts, offering a fresh perspective on the dramas and their relevance in a politically charged environment.