Shakespeare and New Historicist Theory with Evelyn Gajowski and Neema Parvini

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 Evelyn Gajowski interviews Parvini about his forthcoming book Shakespeare and New Historicist Theory. Topics include the place of theory in Shakespeare studies; differences between new historicism and cultural materialism; presentism; the re-emergence of positivism; and Shakespeare’s empathy.
Series: Shakespeare and Contemporary Theory
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Audio
Year of release: 2016
Recording date: 19 Jun 2016
Duration: 58 mins

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