Green Shakespeare: From ecopolitics to ecocriticism (Accents on Shakespeare Series) Book

Ecocriticism, a theoretical movement examining cultural constructions of Nature in their social and political contexts, is making an increasingly important contribution to our understanding of Shakespeare's plays.Green Shakespeare offers:DT An overview of the concept of ecocriticismDT Detailed ecocritical readings of Henry V, Macbeth, As You Like It, Antony & Cleopatra, King Lear, Coriolanus, Pericles, Cymbeline, The Winter's Tale and The TempestDT Analysis of themes such as nature and human society; food and biological nature; the supernatural and the weatherDT A bold argument for a contemporary "EcoShakespeare," taking into account the environmental and political implications of globalization and intellectual property lawsCrossing the boundaries of literary and cultural studies to draw in politics, philosophy and ecology, this volume not only introduces one of the most lively areas of contemporary Shakespeare studies, but also offers a convincing case for Shakespeare's continuing relevance to contemporary theory.Read More