Shakespeare and National Identity: A Dictionary by Christopher Ivic (English) Ha

Description: Shakespeare and National Identity by Christopher Ivic The Arden Shakespeare Dictionary on Shakespeare and National Identity makes a timely and valuable contribution to the discipline. National identity in the early modern period is a central topic of scholarly investigation; it is also a dominant topic in classroom instruction and discussion. More than any other early modern playwright, Shakespeare (especially his history plays) is at the heart of recent critical investigations into a host of relevant topics: borders, history, identity, land, memory, nation, place and space. This Dictionary works through Shakespeares plays and the cultural moment in which they were produced to provide a rich and informative account of such topics. An ideal reference work for upper level students and scholars and an essential resource for any literary library. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Christopher Ivic is Senior Lecturer in English, Bath Spa University, Bath, UK. Table of Contents IntroductionA-Z entriesBibliographyIndex Review This dictionary identifies the terms in Shakespeares works that connote the meaning of national identity, defined as producing a sense of belonging and connectedness in Elizabethan court society and disseminating the conception further afield. Surveying recent critical works on the concept of national identity in early modern England, Ivic (Univ. of Bath, UK) examines the complexities and contradictions of the interpretations and explains why some terms presented in the dictionary were not denotatively invented at the time; they are either associated with the "ideologically charged concept of national identity" or—conditioned by older ideas and meanings—infused with new ones. For instance, the historical plays King Richard II and King Richard III are filled with the words kingdom, country, nation, realm, state, and land. "We, band of brothers" in King Henry V refers to the sociocultural heterogeneity of the people of the British Isles. Alphabetically organized, the entries have three main sections—A, B, and C—offering definitions, quotations, and bibliographic references for further exploration. Bold cross-references, lists of abbreviations and headwords, black-and-white figures, a comprehensive bibliography, an index of Shakespeares works where the headwords appear, and a general index enhance this study, suitable for advanced scholars. Summing Up: Recommended. * CHOICE *University libraries catering for courses in English literature and in English history would doubtless find users for it. * Reference Reviews * Promotional A dictionary covering such topics as borders, history, identity, land, memory, nation, place and space. Review Quote "This dictionary identifies the terms in Shakespeares works that connote the meaning of national identity, defined as producing a sense of belonging and connectedness in Elizabethan court society and disseminating the conception further afield. Surveying recent critical works on the concept of national identity in early modern England, Ivic (Univ. of Bath, UK) examines the complexities and contradictions of the interpretations and explains why some terms presented in the dictionary were not denotatively invented at the time; they are either associated with the "ideologically charged concept of national identity" or--conditioned by older ideas and meanings--infused with new ones. For instance, the historical plays King Richard II and King Richard III are filled with the words kingdom, country, nation, realm, state, and land. "We, band of brothers" in King Henry V refers to the sociocultural heterogeneity of the people of the British Isles. Alphabetically organized, the entries have three main sections--A, B, and C--offering definitions, quotations, and bibliographic references for further exploration. Bold cross-references, lists of abbreviations and headwords, black-and-white figures, a comprehensive bibliography, an index of Shakespeares works where the headwords appear, and a general index enhance this study, suitable for advanced scholars. Summing Up: Recommended." - CHOICE Promotional "Headline" A dictionary covering such topics as borders, history, identity, land, memory, nation, place and space. Feature A unique reference work offering timely insight into a key theme of Shakespearean drama Details ISBN1472534344 ISBN-10 1472534344 ISBN-13 9781472534347 Format Hardcover Short Title SHAKESPEARE & NATL IDENTITY Language English Media Book Author Christopher Ivic Series Arden Shakespeare Dictionaries Residence US Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-01-12 Subtitle A Dictionary Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 822.33 DOI CBID182457 Affiliation Bath Spa University, UK Imprint The Arden Shakespeare UK Release Date 2017-01-12 NZ Release Date 2017-01-12 Pages 296 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2017-01-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101532379;

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