Shakespeare in theory : the postmodern academy and the early modern theater

Shakespeare in theory : the postmodern academy and the early modern theater / Stephen Bretzius.

Author/creator	Bretzius, Stephen, 1956-
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, ©1997.
Description	154 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Criticism and interpretation --History --20th century. Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Study and teaching (Higher) --United States. English drama--Early modern and Elizabeth, 1500-1600 --History and criticism --Theory, etc. English drama--Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 --Study and teaching (Higher) --United States. Postmodernism (Literature)

Contents	The subject of new historicism -- Joel Fineman's "Shakespeare's will" -- The place of the university : Shakespeare and multiculturalism -- Feminism and theater in the Taming of the shrew -- The pragmatist dilemma : Henry V -- "By heaven, thou echoest me": Lentricchia, Othello, de Man -- Synchronic theory and absolutism : "Et tu, Brute?" -- Nuclear criticism (the Aufhebung of the sun) -- Cultural studies : Shakespeare and the Beatles.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-150) and index.
LCCN	97033787
ISBN	0472108530 (acid-free paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	PR2970 .B74 1997	✔ Available	Place Hold