Marianne Novy

Shakespeare and Outsiders

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ISBN 13:: 9780199642359
author:: Marianne Novy
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Oxford University Press, Usa
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 214
Dimensions:: 136 mm X 203 mm
Genre:: Drama
Condition:: New
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Shakespeare and Outsiders by Marianne Novy explores how Shakespeare portrays outsiders in his most famous plays. Many of his characters are marked as different and regarded with hostility, yet they have become iconic figures of group identity. This book examines the concept of being an outsider, not as a fixed state, but rather as a relative one that characters move into and out of. Novy analyzes how Shakespeare presents suspicion towards outsiders, including those based on gender, age, poverty, illegitimate birth, psychology, morality, and other issues. By tracing the portrayal of outsiders in Shakespeare's plays, this book sheds new light on the complexities of identity and group dynamics. By exploring these themes, Shakespeare and Outsiders offers a fresh perspective on Shakespeare's works and their enduring relevance to our understanding of human identity and social relationships.

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