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Exploring the impact of World War I and World War II on Shakespeare's works and their interpretations, this book delves into how the playwright's themes resonated during times of conflict and social change. It examines the productions, adaptations, and critical responses that emerged in this tumultuous period, highlighting the ways in which Shakespeare's texts were reimagined to reflect contemporary issues. The analysis also considers the cultural significance of Shakespeare in shaping national identity and artistic expression during the interwar years.
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Shakespeare Between the World Wars, Robert J. Sawyer
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- 2019
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- Title
- Shakespeare Between the World Wars
- Subtitle
- The Anglo-American Sphere
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert J. Sawyer
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan US
- Publisher
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 328
- ISBN13
- 9781137590633
- Category
- About Literature, Social sciences, World history
- Description
- Exploring the impact of World War I and World War II on Shakespeare's works and their interpretations, this book delves into how the playwright's themes resonated during times of conflict and social change. It examines the productions, adaptations, and critical responses that emerged in this tumultuous period, highlighting the ways in which Shakespeare's texts were reimagined to reflect contemporary issues. The analysis also considers the cultural significance of Shakespeare in shaping national identity and artistic expression during the interwar years.