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Explore the intricate dynamics of Shakespeare's influence on contemporary culture with 'Cultural Value in Twenty-First-Century England.' This insightful book delves into how Shakespeare's classic plays continue to shape modern interpretations of cultural value, bridging the gap between historic literature and today's cultural marketplace. By employing a multidisciplinary approach that combines social policy, anthropology, and economics, this unique text reveals the ongoing relevance of Shakespeare's work in current artistic discourses. Readers will uncover how Shakespeare is perceived not only as a timeless artistic resource but also as a significant branded product in the evolving cultural landscape of England. The book offers a fresh perspective on the debates surrounding Shakespeare's status in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries and discusses the actions necessary to integrate Shakespeare into modern cultural frameworks. It serves as an essential resource for scholars, educators, and anyone passionate about understanding the contemporary relevance of Shakespearean literature. This essential read positions Shakespeare in the context of today's cultural policies, making it a valuable addition to any literature collection. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781526116901. Year: 2017. Publisher: Manchester University Press. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526116901
Year: 2017
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This book deals with Shakespeare's role in contemporary culture. It looks in detail at the way that Shakespeare's plays inform modern ideas of cultural value and the work required to make Shakespeare part of modern culture.
It is unique in using social policy, anthropology and economics, as well as close readings of the playwright, to show how a text from the past becomes part of contemporary culture and how Shakespeare's writing informs modern ideas of cultural value. It goes beyond the twentieth-century cultural studies debates that argued the case for and against Shakespeare's status, to show how he can exist both as a free artistic resource and as a branded product in the cultural marketplace.
It will appeal not only to scholars studying Shakespeare, but also to educators and any reader interested in contemporary cultural policy. -- .
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526116901
Year: 2017
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This book deals with Shakespeare's role in contemporary culture. It looks in detail at the way that Shakespeare's plays inform modern ideas of cultural value and the work required to make Shakespeare part of modern culture.
It is unique in using social policy, anthropology and economics, as well as close readings of the playwright, to show how a text from the past becomes part of contemporary culture and how Shakespeare's writing informs modern ideas of cultural value. It goes beyond the twentieth-century cultural studies debates that argued the case for and against Shakespeare's status, to show how he can exist both as a free artistic resource and as a branded product in the cultural marketplace.
It will appeal not only to scholars studying Shakespeare, but also to educators and any reader interested in contemporary cultural policy. -- .