Shakespeare in French Theory: King of Shadows

by Richard Wilson and Richard Wilson

Book Overview

At a time when the relevance of literary theory itself is frequently being questioned, Richard Wilson makes a compelling case for French Theory in Shakespeare Studies. Written in two parts, the first half looks at how French theorists such as Bourdieu, Cixous, Deleuze, Derrida and Foucault were themselves shaped by reading Shakespeare; while the second part applies their theories to the plays, highlighting the importance of both for current debates...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415421640
• ISBN13: 9780415421645
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.5" x 8.5"