Shakespeare / Sense: Contemporary Readings in Sensory Culture

Shakespeare | Sense explores the intersection of Shakespeare and sensory studies, exploring how sensation can tell us about early modern drama and poetry and how Shakespeare explores the senses in his literary craft. It includes 15 new essays by leading Shakespeareans working in sensory studies and related disciplines, examining the place of hearing, smell, sight, touch, and taste in early modern life, literature, and performance culture.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Shakespeare | Sense delves into the captivating intersection of Shakespeare and sensory studies, embarking on a profound exploration of the profound insights that sensory experiences can yield about early modern drama and poetry. In turn, this volume also uncovers Shakespeare's intricate exploration of the senses within his literary craft, fictional worlds, and stagecraft. Comprising a substantial collection of 15 groundbreaking essays authored by esteemed Shakespearean scholars actively engaged in sensory studies and related disciplines, this volume delves into a wide range of topics, encompassing the profound impact of hearing, smell, sight, touch, and taste on early modern life, literature, and performance culture. Furthermore, it examines the enduring significance of sensation in contemporary engagements with Shakespeare on stage, screen, and page. This volume not only explores and develops innovative methods for studying Shakespeare and sensation but also reflects upon the exciting opportunities and challenges that this emerging and influential area of scholarly inquiry presents. Within its pages, numerous chapters offer fresh and insightful interpretations of renowned plays and poems, ranging from Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, King Lear, and The Tempest to lesser-studied works such as The Comedy of Errors, Venus and Adonis, Troilus and Cressida, and Cymbeline. By delving into these diverse textual landscapes, Shakespeare | Sense provides a rich and multifaceted perspective on the enduring legacy of Shakespeare and the profound sensory experiences that shape his works.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350333260