Description |
1 online resource (x, 224 pages) : illustrations |
Contents |
Introduction : the passing strangeness of Shakespeare in America -- Universalism : two films that brush with the Bard, Suture and Bringing Down the House -- Essentialism : meditations inspired by Farrukh Dondy's novel Black Swan -- Multiculturalism : the classics, casting, and confusion -- Original(ity) : Othello and blackface -- Reform : redefining authenticity in Shakespeare reform programs -- Archives : classroom-inspired performance videos on YouTube -- Conclusion : passing race and passing Shakespeare in Peter Sellars's Othello |
Summary |
Notions, constructions, and performances of race continue to define the contemporary American experience, including our conceptions, performances, and employments of William Shakespeare. This book examines the contact zones between American constructions of Shakespeare and American constructions of race. A book that does not shy away from controversial topics or unconventional approaches, it examines a wide range of contemporary texts and performances, including contemporary films, novels, theatrical productions, YouTube videos, and arts education programmes |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Dramatic production.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Film adaptations.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Appreciation -- United States
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SUBJECT |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 fast (OCoLC)fst00029048 |
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- teateruppsättningar. sao |
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- teaterhistoria. sao |
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- mottagande -- Förenta staterna. sao |
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- film- och tv-bearbetningar. sao |
Subject |
Race in literature.
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Theater -- Casting.
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Theater.
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Art appreciation.
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Race in literature.
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Theater -- Casting.
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Rassen (mens)
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Toneelrollen.
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English.
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Languages & Literatures.
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English Literature.
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Rasrelationer i litteraturen.
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United States.
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Genre/Form |
Film adaptations.
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9780190252793 |
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0190252790 |
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0195385853 |
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9780195385854 |
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