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Shakespeare and Posthumanist Theory with Karen Raber

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 Karen Raber (University of Mississippi) about her forthcoming book Shakespeare and Posthumanist Theory; topics include: the difference between "The Posthuman" and posthumanism, and animals in Shakespeare.
Series
Shakespeare and Contemporary Theory
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio
Recording date
30 Sep 2016
Duration
60 mins

Credits

Contributor
Karen Raber; Neema Parvini

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
animals; literary theory; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Online Availability

Online URL
https://soundcloud.com/surreyshakespeare

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

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