Shakespeare's Sceptered Isle

Finding English National Identity in the Plays

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• Brian Carroll

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• 262 Seiten
• 10 Lesestunden

• Kunst & Kultur
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Exploring the intersection of Shakespeare's history and Roman plays, this work delves into how these dramas shaped English national consciousness and identity. It emphasizes that the significance lies not in the plots or historical facts but in the attitudes and imaginations they inspired in audiences. The study highlights the longstanding scholarly interest in interpreting Shakespeare's works through the lens of national identity, revealing various articulations of nationhood embedded within his plays.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Paperback