Hamlet The State of Play PAPERBACK 9781350232747

Name: Hamlet The State of Play PAPERBACK 9781350232747
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore fresh approaches to Shakespeare's most famous play with 'Hamlet: The State of Play'. This collection features emerging and established scholars offering innovative readings and new perspectives on Hamlet. Its unique textual history and extensive stage and screen revivals make it a complex and intriguing case-study for understanding early modern publishing and the relationship between page and stage. The essays delve into the play from diverse angles, utilizing contemporary approaches to gender, sexuality, race, the history of emotions, memory, visual and material cultures, performativity, theories and histories of place, and textual studies. Key features: * Offers fresh insights into literary and cultural analysis. * Provides accessible introductions to current methods for exploring the play's three early texts. * Analyzes important recent responses to Hamlet on screen and stage. * Examines adaptation through various scholarly lenses. This paperback edition is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, presenting a comprehensive exploration of 'Hamlet: The State of Play'.