The Merchant of Venice: The State of Play

The Merchant of Venice: The State of Play
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 289
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ISBN-10 : 9781350110236
ISBN-13 : 135011023X
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Book Synopsis The Merchant of Venice: The State of Play by : M. Lindsay Kaplan

Download or read book The Merchant of Venice: The State of Play written by M. Lindsay Kaplan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most controversial plays, whose elements resonate even more profoundly in the current climate of rising racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-immigrant sentiment, queerphobia and right-wing nationalism. This collection of essays offers a 'freeze frame' that showcases a range of current debates and ideas surrounding the play. Each chapter has been carefully selected for its originality and relevance to your needs. Essays offer new perspectives that provide an up-to-date understanding of what's exciting and challenging about the play. Key themes and topics include: · Race and religion · Gender and sexuality · Philosophy · Animal studies · Adaptations and performance history


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