Munroe, Jennifer
Shakespeare and Ecofeminist Theory
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472590459
- author:
- Munroe, Jennifer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 19.56 x 12.7 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, Shakespeare,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This collection explores the intersection of Shakespeare's works and ecofeminist theory, examining how early modern studies can inform our understanding of the natural world.
Through close readings of key plays and poems, Rebecca Laroche and Jennifer Munroe demonstrate how ecofeminist perspectives can shed new light on themes such as domesticity, knowledge, and the relationship between humans and the environment.
The book offers a nuanced analysis of Shakespeare's works in the context of contemporary debates about nature, culture, and power, making it an essential resource for scholars and students of literature and environmental studies alike.