Reading the Past, Understanding the Present

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By Agnieszka Romanowska and Agnieszka Orszulak

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Reading the Past, Understanding the Present is a collection of essays by students from nine European universities involved in the Strategic Partnership, "Facing Europe in Crisis: Shakespeare's World and Present Challenges." The book explores early modern theatre, focusing on William Shakespeare's plays, to shed light on the cultural and socio-political origins of contemporary crises in Europe and beyond. Through analysis of works such as The Merchant of Venice, King Lear, and The Tempest, the essays offer a fresh perspective on the connections between historical context and modern challenges.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in Arts & Culture, particularly those fascinated by Shakespeare, early modern theatre, and the application of historical literature to contemporary social and political issues. It suits students, scholars, and anyone keen on exploring Europe’s cultural heritage in relation to present-day crises.

This book is a collection of essays by students from nine European universities, who took part in a strategic partnership aiming to promote historical understanding of the crises plaguing Europe and the world today. They examine early modern theater, the works of Shakespeare in particular, and consider how it speaks to local and global issues.

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Reading the Past, Understanding the Present is a collection of essays written by students from nine European universities, who took part in the Strategic Partnership, "Facing Europe in Crisis: Shakespeare's World and Present Challenges," aiming to promote a historical understanding of the crises plaguing contemporary Europe and the world.

In each chapter, the authors examine early modern theatre, particularly the works of William Shakespeare, and how they interact with various local and global issues. They reflect on the cultural and socio-political origins and consequences of these interactions, providing a unique perspective on the past.

This book offers an innovative insight into the relationship between the past, as represented in plays such as The Merchant of Venice, King Lear, and The Tempest.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788323350019

Publisher: Uniwersytet Jagiellonski, Wydawnictwo

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2023

Country: Poland

Imprint: Uniwersytet Jagiellonski, Wydawnictwo

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 666g

Pages: 200

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About the Author

Agnieszka Romanowska teaches history of English literature and culture at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. Her main field of research is literary and theatrical reception of Shakespeare in Poland and literary translation.

Agnieszka Orszulak studies English literature at the Institute of English Studies and translation at the Chair for Translation Studies and Intercultural Communication at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. Her academic interests include early modern English literature, contemporary historical fiction, and literary translation.