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3 de abr. de 2014 · Shakespeare in America: An Anthology from the Revolution to Now (LOA #251) (Library of America, 251) Hardcover – Illustrated, April 3, 2014. by Various (Author), James Shapiro (Editor), Bill Clinton (Foreword) 4.7 35 ratings. See all formats and editions.
Shakespeare in America reveals how, for over two centuries, the plays have been a prism through which crucial American issues—revolution, slavery, war, social justice—were refracted, debated, and understood.
11 de oct. de 2021 · This anthology traces the surprising story of how Americans made Shakespeare their own through a wide range of genres. The writers included range from the 1800s to the present day, and offer testimony to Shakespeare's profound and enduring influence -- Includes bibliographical references (pages 701-708) and index. Access-restricted-item. true.
Orson Welles revolutionizes approaches to Shakespeare with his legendary productions of Macbeth and Julius Caesar; American actors from Charlotte Cushman and Ira Aldridge to John Barrymore,...
3 de abr. de 2014 · Hardcover. $ 35.00 US. The Library of America | Library of America. On sale Apr 03, 2014 | 724 Pages | 978-1-59853-295-1. See Additional Formats. English > Literature > British Literature – Shakespeare: Criticism and History. History > Topical History > History of Theater. Interdisciplinary Studies > Social Science > American Studies.
An anthology that traces how Shakespeare has shaped American history and culture—featuring pieces by Founding Fathers, Orson Welles, and other noteworthy figures “The history of Shakespeare in America,” writes James Shapiro in his introduction to this groundbreaking anthology, “is also the history of America itself.”
Orson Welles revolutionizes approaches to Shakespeare with his legendary productions of Macbeth and Julius Caesar; American actors from Charlotte Cushman and Ira Aldridge to John Barrymore, Paul Robeson, and Marlon Brando reimagine Shakespeare for each new era.
