Shakespeare and Costume
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 291
ISBN-13: 9781472525079
Subjects: Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, criticism and interpretation
Description: "Shakespeare and Costume is a collection of newly written essays by leading scholars and interviews with leading theatre practitioners (including Joan Greenwood, Desmond Heeleu, Robert Morgan and Jenny Tiramani) that analyzes the role and use of clothing and fashion in Shakespeare's plays from the perspective of cultural studies, drawing on social, political, and gender influences. The books considers costume and dress from literary, dramatic, design, performative, and theatrical perspectives."--Bloomsbury Publishing.