Guy Bray, Stephen

Shakespeare and Queer - Representation (Spotlight on - Shakespeare)

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ISBN 13:
9781138389618
author:
Guy Bray, Stephen
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Routledge
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
198
Dimensions:
19.6 x 13 x 1.3 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, General,
Condition:
New
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£25.17

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Shakespeare and Queer Representation by Stephen Guy-Bray explores how representation itself becomes queer in many of Shakespeare's works. This thought-provoking guidebook uses queer theory to examine the textual tools used by Shakespeare, rather than just as a lens for storytelling. The book delves into the concept of queer representation, providing a thorough introduction and developing these theories through analysis of various works, including sonnets, plays, and poems from Shakespeare's career. By applying queer theory to his works, Guy-Bray reveals how Shakespeare anticipated and extended many of the latest insights in the field. This book is an invaluable resource for students studying Shakespeare, Renaissance literature, gender studies, and queer literary theory, offering a fresh perspective on the playwright's works and their enduring relevance today.

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