Shakespeare and Reception Theory
Shakespeare and Reception Theory by Nigel Wood, published by Bloomsbury Academic on June 30, 2022, is a scholarly exploration of the theoretical developments in Shakespeare studies. This edition, comprising 208 pages, provides a detailed analysis of how audiences and readers have historically engaged with Shakespeare’s works, alongside emerging theories in the field. The book offers clear definitions of various theories, surveys major theorists and critics, and examines the significance of these theories within the context of Shakespearean drama.
Readers will find a unique overview of Reception Theory, which emphasizes the role of the audience and reader in creating meaning from Shakespeare’s texts. The study includes case analyses of notable plays such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, The Tempest, King Lear, and Henry V. By addressing both early modern interactions in the playhouse and contemporary perspectives on spectating and performing, this book invites a fresh contemplation of Shakespeare’s enduring impact on drama and literary criticism.
Official synopsis Publisher
Arden Shakespeare and Theory provides a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical developments that have dominated Shakespeare studies in recent years, as well as those that are emerging at the present moment. Each volume provides:
· a clear definition of a particular theory;
· a survey of its major theorists and critics;
· an analysis of its significance in Shakespeare studies;
· a summary of relevant political, social and economic contexts;
· a wealth of suggested resources for further investigation.
Reception Theory provides readers with a unique overview and understanding of the ways in which both audiences and readers have reacted to Shakespeare’s works historically and in the present. This study demonstrates how recent emphases on a reader’s and a spectator’s role in the creation of meaning might allow us to contemplate Shakespeare’s work in fresh and often provocative ways. Among the plays included as case studies are A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, The Tempest, King Lear and Henry V. Shakespeare and Reception Theory pays close attention to early modern modes of interaction in the playhouse alongside more recent assumptions that underlie spectating and performing.
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Shakespeare and Reception Theory” about?
Who is the author of “Shakespeare and Reception Theory”?
When was “Shakespeare and Reception Theory” published?
What is the ISBN for “Shakespeare and Reception Theory”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
