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Shakespeare: A critical analysis - for iPad/Mac/PC
by The Open University
Is Shakespeare still relevant today? How does his work influence pop culture today? Do the themes of his plays continue to resonate with modern audiences or as a result of his legacy has he become a caricature of himself? Stephen Regan, accompanied by experts from the world Shakespeare congress examine Shakespeare ‘s work from a critical perspective, putting his plays in historical and social context as well as making a critical analysis of the broader questions of performance and audience interaction throughout history.
Episodes
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Shakespeare: A cultural icon
Why has Shakespeare become such a cultural hero?
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Shakespeare and popular culture
How Shakespeare has influenced contemporary popular culture.
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Shakespeare: A critical analysis
How we use our personal influences and theoretical positions to inform our reading of Shakespeare.
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New historicism and cultural materialism
A discussion debating these two different methods of analysing Shakespeare's work.
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Midsummer Nights Dream: Love and Feminism
Were Shakespeare's women denied the right to choose their own lovers?
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Shakespeare and colonialism
How our perception of Shakespeare's plays can be changed when viewed in an alternative context.
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Gender and gender relations in Shakespeare's plays
Different themes often examined such as relationships and femenism and how they're explored within Shakespeare's texts.
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Shakespeare and performance
The importance of a performance and the impact diferent depictions of his work.
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Shakespeare and audience experience
Audience interaction and expectation of Shakespeare's plays.
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Evaluating Shakespeare's work
Concluding opinions assessing Shakespeare and his reputation.
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Shakespeare: Original pronunciation
An introduction by David and Ben Crystal to the 'Original Pronunciation' production of Shakespeare and what they reveal about the history of the English language.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Is Shakespeare still relevant today? How does his work influence pop culture today? Do the themes of his plays continue to resonate with modern audiences or as a result of his legacy has he become a caricature of himself? Stephen Regan, accompanied by experts from the world Shakespeare congress examine Shakespeare ‘s work from a critical perspective, putting his plays in historical and social context as well as making a critical analysis of the broader questions of performance and audience interaction throughout history.
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