Learning on ScreenShakespeare 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
- Recording date
- 18 Oct 2016
- Duration
- 43 mins
Credits
- Contributor
- Melissa E. Sanchez; Neema Parvini
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- homosexuality; literary theory; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Online Availability
- Online URL
- https://soundcloud.com/surreyshakespeare
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
iTunes U
- Web
- http://www.apple.com/education/itunes-u/ External site opens in new window
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