{"title":"Shishir Kurup","description":"\u003cp\u003eShishir Kurup’s works explore the vibrant intersections of history and culture, with a strong grounding in the dramatic arts. Readers can expect thoughtfully crafted narratives that bring classic themes to life, often weaving contemporary perspectives into timeless stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e category, Kurup’s writings invite reflection on human experience and artistic expression, making them a compelling choice for those interested in how history and creativity intertwine. His book \u003cstrong\u003eJulius Caesar\u003c\/strong\u003e exemplifies this blend of historical insight and cultural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"julius-caesar-by-shishir-kurup-9780866987936","title":"Julius Caesar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fresh, contemporary translation of one of Shakespeare’s most dramatic and popular plays.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJulius Caesar\u003c\/em\u003e, Shakespeare’s famous Roman tragedy, chronicles the chaos leading up to the fateful murder of Caesar and the ensuing political fallout upon his death. Shishir Kurup’s translation updates Shakespeare’s language to allow more of the playwright’s ideas to come through; it opens the wonders and blazing relevance of the play’s rhetorical brilliance to the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis translation of \u003cem\u003eJulius Caesar\u003c\/em\u003e was written as part of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Play On! project, which commissioned new translations of thirty-nine Shakespeare plays. These translations present the work of “The Bard” in language accessible to modern audiences while never losing the beauty of Shakespeare’s verse. Enlisting the talents of a diverse group of contemporary playwrights, screenwriters, and dramaturges from diverse backgrounds, this project reenvisions Shakespeare for the twenty-first century. These volumes make these works available for the first time in print—a new First Folio for a new era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486146052332,"sku":"9780866987936","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b92df165d8b50ebc9294c4fc26a97bfb.jpg?v=1775779926"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/shishir-kurup.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}