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The Gravity of Shakespeare’s Works
The Gravity of Shakespeare’s Works

Author(s): Stephen Greenblatt, Ag Apolloni
Subject(s): Politics, Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Film / Cinema / Cinematography, Theory of Literature
Published by: Shtëpia Botuese Bard Books
Keywords: New Historicism; close reading; theatre; film; television; manipulation of masses

Summary/Abstract: In this interview, the American critic Stephen Greenblatt discusses the concept of New Historicism, the context of this term, his contact with Shakespeare's work, whose work he sees as influential even these days in theatre, film, culture, or politics.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 23
  • Page Range: 3-7
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: English