Shakespeare and Queer Theory

Synopsis
Podcast series in which Dr Neema Parvini, author of Shakespeare’s History Plays: Rethinking Historicism and Shakespeare and Contemporary Theory: New Historicism and Cultural Materialism, interviews Shakespeare scholars and literary theorists from around the world in a bid to gain an understanding of current thinking in Shakespeare studies and in literary criticism more generally.

In part of a series showcasing authors from the Arden Shakespeare and Theory series Neema interviews Melissa E. Sanchez about her forthcoming book Shakespeare and Queer Theory for the Arden Shakespeare and Theory series. Discussion includes queerness in Shakespeare, whether or not it is important to ask if Shakespeare himself was gay, Shakespeare’s view of sexuality, and misogyny in the current US presidential election..
Series
Shakespeare and Contemporary Theory
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio
Recording date
18 Oct 2016
Duration
43 mins

Credits

Contributor
Melissa E. Sanchez; Neema Parvini

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
homosexuality; literary theory; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Online Availability

Online URL
https://soundcloud.com/surreyshakespeare

Production Company

Name

University of Surrey, Department of English and Languages

Distributor

Name

iTunes U

Web
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Shakespeare and Queer Theory". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av77415 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)