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Shakespeare and Ireland
. Ed(S): Burnett, Mark Thornton; Wray, Ramona
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Description for Shakespeare and Ireland
Hardback. Examines the complex relationship between Shakespeare and Irish literary and cultural traditions. Addressing Shakespearean representations of Ireland as well as Irish writers' responses to the dramatist, the book ranges from theatrical performances, pedagogical practices to political developments. Editor(s): Burnett, Mark Thornton; Wray, Ramona. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; DSB; DSGS; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 505.
Shakespeare and Ireland examines the complex relationship between the most celebrated icon of the British establishment and Irish literary and cultural traditions. Addressing Shakespearean representations of Ireland as well as Irish writers' responses to the dramatist, it ranges widely across theatrical performances, pedagogical practices, editorial undertakings and political developments. The writings of Joyce, Heaney and Yeats are considered, in addition to recent nationalist discourses. In so doing, the collection establishes the multiple 'Shakespeares' and competing 'Irelands' that inform the Irish imagination.
Shakespeare and Ireland examines the complex relationship between the most celebrated icon of the British establishment and Irish literary and cultural traditions. Addressing Shakespearean representations of Ireland as well as Irish writers' responses to the dramatist, it ranges widely across theatrical performances, pedagogical practices, editorial undertakings and political developments. The writings of Joyce, Heaney and Yeats are considered, in addition to recent nationalist discourses. In so doing, the collection establishes the multiple 'Shakespeares' and competing 'Irelands' that inform the Irish imagination.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333714508
SKU
V9780333714508
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Ref
99-15
About . Ed(S): Burnett, Mark Thornton; Wray, Ramona
Kenneth G. Henshall is Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Waikato, New Zealand, and has taught at the University of California, Berkeley.
Reviews for Shakespeare and Ireland
"Henshall . . . has written a lively and literate introduction to the vast sweep of Japanese history. . . ." - Library Journal "This informative and easily digestible work is ideal for general readers who wish to learn more about this important and fascinating nation." - Booklist