Shakespeares Culture in Modern Performance

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Focusing on the interplay between historical literary criticism and contemporary performance, the book explores the relevance of Shakespeare's scripts in today's cultural landscape. It advocates for a dialogic approach, examining how modern productions on stage and screen engage with unresolved issues of modernity. The author challenges the notion of performance as an isolated cultural object, emphasizing the importance of understanding the original context of Shakespeare's works to enrich modern interpretations.