Updating Shakespeare: reflections on the possibilities of reading and teaching Shakespeare today
Date
2019
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Source Title
Sixteenth Century Journal
Print ISSN
0361-0160
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Truman State University Press
Volume
50
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1
Pages
307 - 313
Language
English
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Abstract
The author discusses the interpretation of William Shakespeare's plays in contemporary society. Topics include the availability of online resources to be an active reader of Shakespeare's plays, the adaptations of the plays to reflect contemporary society, and the variety of readings that were not possible in Shakespeare's time.