Shakespeare and Textual Studies

Shakespeare and Textual Studies is a comprehensive reassessment of how manuscript, print, and digital practices have shaped the body of works known as Shakespeare, focusing on the legacies of previous theories and the latest developments in editing since the late twentieth century. It explores Shakespeare's poems and plays in light of new evidence and engages scholars, editors, and book historians in conversations about the recovery of early composition and publication, as well as the ongoing appropriation and transmission of his works through new technologies.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 448 pages
\n Publication date: 10 June 2021
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Shakespeare and Textual Studies is a groundbreaking collection of contributions from esteemed experts in the fields of manuscript and textual studies, book history, editing, and digital humanities. Its purpose is to provide a comprehensive reassessment of how manuscript, print, and digital practices have shaped the vast body of works that we now recognize as Shakespeare. This cutting-edge volume identifies the legacies of previous theories while placing a strong emphasis on the most recent developments in Shakespeare editing since the turn to materialism in the late twentieth century. By offering a comprehensive overview of current approaches and debates, the book delves into Shakespeare's poems and plays, shedding new light on them through the lens of new evidence. It engages scholars, editors, and book historians in thought-provoking conversations about the recovery of early composition and publication, as well as the ongoing appropriation and transmission of Shakespeare's works through emerging technologies. This comprehensive resource is a valuable tool for scholars, students, and anyone interested in exploring the rich tapestry of Shakespeare's literary legacy.

\n Weight: 706g\n
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781009045490\n \n