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Explore the connection between classic literature and social science with Shakespeare and Social Theory: The Play of Great Ideas. Published by Routledge, this book serves as a bridge between Shakespeare studies and classical social theory. It is designed to reach readers outside of traditional literary studies and the humanities, offering a fresh way to approach these iconic works. By applying the perspective of an anthropologist, the text reveals new connections between Shakespeare's plays and modern life. The book provides detailed readings of several highly studied plays, including Hamlet, The Winter's Tale, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Julius Caesar, and King Lear. This approach allows readers to engage with the texts through a social lens, making the themes of these plays relevant to contemporary human experiences and social structures.

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Connects Shakespearean literature with classical social theory for a unique academic perspective.

Uses an anthropological lens to reveal how these classic plays relate to modern lives.

Provides detailed close readings of major works like Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and King Lear.

Expands the reach of Shakespeare studies to audiences in social sciences and beyond.

Includes deep analysis of frequently studied plays such as Julius Caesar and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
23 August 2021
Listed Since
26 February 2021

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