Shakespeare: The Basics

<p>Now in its third edition <em>Shakespeare: The Basics</em> is an insightful and informative introduction to the work of William Shakespeare. Exploring all aspects of Shakespeare’s plays including the language cultural contexts and modern interpretations this text looks at how a range of plays from across the genres have been understood. Updates in this edition include:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Ecocritical queer presentist and gendered discussions of Shakespeare’s work</li> <p> </p> <li>Studies of new performances including Tennant and Tate’s <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em> </li> <p> </p> <li>Critical discussions of race and politics in <em>Othello</em> and <em>King Lear</em> </li> <p> </p> <li>Case studies of modern film versions of Shakespeare’s works</li> <p> </p> <li>A chronology of Shakespeare’s work and contemporary events</li> </ul><p>With fully updated further reading throughout and a wide range of case studies and examples this text is essential reading for all those studying Shakespeare’s work.</p>