In recent years, the 'Popular Shakespeare' phenomenon has become ever more pervasive: in fringe productions, mainstream theatre, or the mass media, Shakespeare is increasingly constructed as an authentic part of popular culture. A vivid account of Shakespeare in performance since the 1990s, this book examines what 'Shakespeare' means to us today.
| ISBN: | 9780230577039 |
| Publication date: | 25th February 2009 |
| Author: | Stephen Purcell |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan an imprint of Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 262 pages |
| Series: | Palgrave Shakespeare Studies. |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: poetry and poets Cultural studies Theatre studies History of Performing Arts Literary studies: general The environment Performing arts |