{"title":"Ruben Espinosa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuben Espinosa\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the rich intersections of identity, culture, and society through a unique lens. His works often delve into contemporary themes such as immigration, viewed through the prism of classical literature and modern narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful examinations that blend literary insight with social commentary, inviting reflection on how art shapes and responds to cultural experiences. Espinosa's writing offers a compelling journey into the complexities of human movement and belonging in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shakespeare-and-immigration-by-ruben-espinosa-9781409411000","title":"Shakespeare and Immigration","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShakespeare and Immigration\u003c\/em\u003e critically examines the vital role of immigrants and aliens in Shakespeare's drama and culture. On the one hand, the essays in this collection interrogate how the massive influx of immigrants during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I influenced perceptions of English identity and gave rise to anxieties about homeland security in early modern England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other, they shed light on how our current concerns surrounding immigration shape our perception of the role of the alien in Shakespeare's work and expand the texts in new and relevant directions for a contemporary audience. The essays consider the immigrant experience; strangers and strangeness; values of hospitality in relationship to the foreigner; the idea of a host society; religious refuge and refugees; legal views of inclusion and exclusion; structures of xenophobia; and early modern homeland security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn doing so, this volume offers a variety of perspectives on the immigrant experience in Shakespearean drama and how the influential nature of the foreigner affects perceptions of community and identity. The collection questions what is at stake in staging the anxieties and opportunities associated with foreigners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, \u003cem\u003eShakespeare and Immigration\u003c\/em\u003e offers the first sustained study of the significance of the immigrant and alien experience to our understanding of Shakespeare's work. By presenting a compilation of views that address Shakespeare's attention to the role of the foreigner, the volume constitutes a timely and relevant addition to studies of race, ethics, and identity in Shakespeare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607636820204,"sku":"9781409411000","price":376.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8a98c76060494523499fa02dd80da374.jpg?v=1778188168"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ruben-espinosa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}