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Macbeth: The State of Play - (Arden Shakespeare the State of Play) by Ann Thompson & Lena Cowen Orlin (Paperback)
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Highlights
- A "freeze frame" volume showcasing the range of current debate and ideas surrounding one of the most familiar of Shakespeare's tragedies.
- About the Author: The Series Editors are Professor Ann Thompson, King's College London and Professor Lena Orlin, Georgetown University.
- 312 Pages
- Drama, Shakespeare
- Series Name: Arden Shakespeare the State of Play
Description
About the Book
A collection of newly commissioned essays on Macbeth, designed to showcase current debates and ideas surrounding the play from a range of international scholars.Key themes and approaches covered include The Text, History and Topicality, Current Critical perspectives and Adaptation and Afterlife.
Book Synopsis
A "freeze frame" volume showcasing the range of current debate and ideas surrounding one of the most familiar of Shakespeare's tragedies. Each chapter has been carefully selected for its originality and relevance to the needs of students, teachers and researchers. Key themes and topics covered include:
The Text and its StatusHistory and Topicality
Critical Approaches and Close Reading
Adaptation and Afterlife All the essays offer new perspectives and combine to give readers an up-to-date understanding of what's exciting and challenging about Macbeth. The approach based on an individual play, unlike that of topic-based series, reflects how Shakespeare is most commonly studied and taught.
About the Author
The Series Editors are Professor Ann Thompson, King's College London and Professor Lena Orlin, Georgetown University. Ann Thompson is a Professor of English and Director of the London Shakespeare Centre, King's College London. She is a General Editor of the Arden Shakespeare Third Series. Lena Orlin is Chief Executive of the Shakespeare Association of America.