Though he wrote 400 years ago, Shakespeare is still very much alive today. His plays continue to be performed by directors and actors interpreting his material for contemporary audiences. And he continues to leave his mark on films, comic books, television shows, and popular culture, as modern creative artists adapt and refashion his works. With special emphasis on the last hundred years, this encyclopedia chronicles the lasting influence of Shakespeare on popular culture. It includes broad sections on media to which Shakespeare has been adapted, each beginning with an overview essay, followed by discussion of individual plays with chronologically arranged entries on adaptations. The encyclopedia also offers stage histories, biographies of actors and directors, and other valuable information. It closes with a selected, general bibliography and an extensive index. The encyclopedia covers such notable theatrical professionals as: John Barrymore Kenneth Branagh Peter Brook Bertolt Brecht Ralph Fiennes John Gielgud Henry Irving Laurence Olivier Joseph Papp Vanessa Redgrave Orson Welles And many more. In addition, it provides entries on the presence of Shakespeare in film, television, comic books, and popular culture, including: The Avengers Alley Oop Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classics Illustrated Dombey and Son Forbidden Planet Get Over It The Lion King A Plague of Angels Superman Tombstone Ulysses And many more. Features and Benefits: Conveniently arranged in sections on types of adaptations, and then on particular plays. Includes hundreds of entries on adaptations, performers, directors, and related topics. Covers the presence of Shakespeare throughout film, television, and popularculture. Offers a selected, general bibliography of major works on Shakespeare in popular culture. Includes an extensive index. Encourages students to discover Shakespeare through popular culture. Helps students compare and contrast Shakespeare's plays with modern adaptations. Develops student research skills. Fosters an appreciation of Shakespeare's enduring contribution to civilization. Supports the literature curriculum by overviewing the works of the central canonical author.

• ISBN: 0313331162
• ISBN-13: 9780313331169
• Editor : Richard Burt
• Category : Literary Criticism - Shakespeare
• Language : English
• Format:  Hardcover
• Publication Date: 11/1/2006
• Publisher Imprint: Greenwood Press
• Price ($AUD): $632.95


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