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An interesting introduction to reading Shakespeare critically in regards to race and class. Not perfect, but a good place to spark introspection and thought.
Too dense/academic of a read right now. Will pick up at a later time.
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An absolutely fascinating, necessary text about how our cultural memory of Shakespeare has shifted over time. In the centuries since he lived, Shakespeare has been elevated to white ideals of philosopher-king level gravitas. This author brings him down to earth, placing him in the context of his time and illuminating the many ways in which Shakespeare and his work were the tip of the spear in spreading colonization and a specific Anglo-Saxon brand of white supremacy worldwide.
enjoyable if maybe a little more 101 than I was hoping! I told a friend that it very much reads like a book read by the director of education at the Globe. one thing that struck me is that she feels like there's an ongoing need to keep performing problematic plays like The Merchant of Venice, rather than sweeping them under the rug. I'm just not sure why! why can't we direct our energies elsewhere! I say study that play but don't stage it; there are other plays; I can imagine there may even be plays BY JEWISH PLAYWRIGHTS from this era, idk just one idea among many.
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