Shakespeare and Queer Theory

Synopsis

Podcast series in which Dr Neema Parvini, author of Shakespeare’s History Plays: Rethinking Historicism and Shakespeare and Contemporary Theory: New Historicism and Cultural Materialism, interviews Shakespeare scholars and literary theorists from around the world in a bid to gain an understanding of current thinking in Shakespeare studies and in literary criticism more generally.

In part of a series showcasing authors from the Arden Shakespeare and Theory series Neema interviews Melissa E. Sanchez about her forthcoming book Shakespeare and Queer Theory for the Arden Shakespeare and Theory series. Discussion includes queerness in Shakespeare, whether or not it is important to ask if Shakespeare himself was gay, Shakespeare’s view of sexuality, and misogyny in the current US presidential election..

Series

Shakespeare and Contemporary Theory

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

homosexuality; literary theory; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Online availability

URI

https://soundcloud.com/surreyshakespeare

Credits

Contributor

Melissa E. Sanchez; Neema Parvini

Production Company

Name

University of Surrey, Department of English and Languages

Distributor

Name

iTunes U

Web

http://www.apple.com/education/itunes-u/ External site opens in new window