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Serial Shakespeare: An Infinite Variety of Appropriations in American TV Drama

Elisabeth Bronfen

This book explores Shakespeare's presence in the American cultural imaginary at the beginning of the twenty-first century. It traces how his texts are disseminated and reassembled in contemporary TV shows such as The Wire, Deadwood, Westworld, House of Cards and The Americans.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Manchester University Press
  • Publish Date: Oct 27th, 2020
  • Pages: 256
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.30in - 6.10in - 0.90in - 1.10lb
  • EAN: 9781526142313
  • Categories: ShakespeareTelevision - History & CriticismTheater - History & Criticism

About the Author

Bronfen, Elisabeth: - Elisabeth Bronfen is Professor at the English Department of Zurich University

Praise for this book

'This is a very intelligent and well-written book.'
Modern Language Review

'...it will delight readers who find pleasure in the rich and diverse world of serial drama available on quality television in the twenty-first century.'
Cahiers Elisabethains