Shakespeare and Tourism

Shakespeare and Tourism explores the intersection of Shakespeare studies and touristic theory, examining how Shakespeare tourism has evolved, influenced by performance studies, the Web, technology, and globalization. It recognizes Shakespearean tourism as a thriving international industry, a result of centuries of efforts to attribute meanings to sites for artistic pilgrimage and cultural heritage.

Format: Hardback
Length: 310 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Shakespeare and Tourism: A Dialogical Mapping

Shakespeare and tourism, a captivating intersection, comes to life through a compilation of essays penned by scholars across diverse domains. This volume delves into the evolution of Shakespeare tourism, exploring how it has been shaped by performance studies, the omnipresence of the World Wide Web, technological advancements, and the global reach of Shakespearean performances. Recognized as a thriving international industry, Shakespearean tourism emerges as a testament to centuries of efforts to associate meanings with the playwrights

"Shakespeare and tourism, a captivating intersection, comes to life through a compilation of essays penned by scholars across diverse domains. This volume delves into the evolution of Shakespeare tourism, exploring how it has been shaped by performance studies, the omnipresence of the World Wide Web, technological advancements, and the global reach of Shakespearean performances. Recognized as a thriving international industry, Shakespearean tourism emerges as a testament to centuries of efforts to associate meanings with the playwrights.

Current scholarship acknowledges Shakespearean tourism as a vibrant global phenomenon, nurtured by centuries of endeavors to imbue sites associated with Shakespeare's biography and literary prestige with artistic pilgrimage and cultural heritage consumption. By forging a closer connection between Shakespeare and tourism studies, this collection offers readers a rich foundation for comparative analysis across time and space, fostering a profound reevaluation of our understanding of both fields.

Through its engaging essays, Shakespeare and Tourism invites us to explore the intricate interplay between Shakespearean performances and the diverse landscapes they inhabit, shedding light on the ways in which these interactions shape our understanding of literature, history, and culture. By examining the complexities of Shakespearean tourism, this volume encourages us to reimagine the boundaries between the stage and the audience, challenging us to appreciate the profound impact that performance has on our collective memory and sense of place."

Weight: 770g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367152048