Stephen Orgel
Imagining Shakespeare
- ISBN 13:
- 9781403911773
- author:
- Stephen Orgel
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 172
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Stephen Orgel's beautifully illustrated book explores how Shakespeare has been imagined from his time to ours. Drawing on performance history, textual history and the visual arts, it reveals the cultural versatility and elegance that have become hallmarks of his style.
The book features a fascinating chapter on portraiture, among other topics, showcasing Orgel's unique approach to understanding the enduring impact of Shakespeare's work.
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