Arden Research Handbook of Contemporary Shakespeare Criticism

The Arden Research Handbook of Contemporary Shakespeare Criticism is a comprehensive guide to research on critical approaches to Shakespeare, covering 20 specific practices and perspectives from postcolonial, queer studies, and critical race studies. It also provides practical help for non-specialists with an A–Z glossary, chronology, introduction to resources, and annotated bibliography.

Format: Hardback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Arden Research Handbook of Contemporary Shakespeare Criticism is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the study of critical approaches to Shakespeare by a team of esteemed scholars from around the world. Spanning a wide range of topics, this handbook offers a thorough exploration of diverse critical practices, each rooted in a deep analysis of a specific Shakespeare play. These practices encompass a diverse spectrum, ranging from foundational approaches such as character studies, close reading, and genre analysis to those that emerged in the 1970s and 1980s, challenging the preconceptions upon which traditional liberal humanism is built. This includes feminist, cultural materialist, and new historicist perspectives, as well as more recent critical practices such as presentism, ecofeminism, and cognitive ethology. Additionally, the handbook provides valuable insights for non-specialists, including an extensive A–Z glossary of key terms and concepts, a chronology of significant publications and events, an introduction to resources for further study, and a comprehensive annotated bibliography. This invaluable resource serves as a valuable tool for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, facilitating a deeper understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's rich and complex legacy.

Weight: 730g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350093225