Titus Andronicus
Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare, published by ACMRS Press on January 31, 2023, is a 128-page edition that presents a reimagined version of Shakespeare’s tragic tale of revenge. This play, known for its intense themes and graphic content, follows the decline of the Andronicus family in ancient Rome as Titus struggles to maintain loyalty to the throne amidst chaos. Amy Freed’s meticulous translation introduces subtle yet impactful changes that enhance the drama, making it resonate with contemporary audiences.
Readers will find this edition part of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Play On! project, which aims to make Shakespeare’s works more accessible while preserving the beauty of his language. Freed’s translation allows for a fresh exploration of the play’s themes, including the complexities of loyalty and the consequences of vengeance. This version of Titus Andronicus is designed to engage modern readers, offering a new perspective on a classic work while contributing to the ongoing conversation about Shakespeare’s relevance today.
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Shakespeare’s tragic story of revenge is reimagined for the twenty-first century.
One of Shakespeare’s goriest plays, Titus Andronicus traces the fall of the Andronicus family in ancient Rome. Clinging to the ways of the past, Titus desperately seeks to remain loyal to the throne as his world crumbles around him. Amy Freed’s translation of Titus Andronicus is careful and meticulous, making small but mighty changes in moments that enhance the drama of each scene. Freed’s version gives this extraordinary play an even faster track on which to run.
This translation of Titus Andronicus was written as part of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Play On! project, which commissioned new translations of thirty-nine Shakespeare plays. These translations present work from “The Bard” in language accessible to modern audiences while never losing the beauty of Shakespeare’s verse. Enlisting the talents of a diverse group of contemporary playwrights, screenwriters, and dramaturges from diverse backgrounds, this project reenvisions Shakespeare for the twenty-first century. These volumes make these works available for the first time in print–a new First Folio for a new era.
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