Ewan Fernie

Shakespeare for Freedom by Ewan Fernie takes a look Shakespeare's works and how its interpretations of freedom are still relevant today and the manner in which they shaped and continue to shape such wide-ranging social constructs as theatre, civic culture, and politics, be it for good or bad. This was a great read, in-depth and thought-provoking. I ended up reading a bit, and stopping to ponder things, so it took me a lot longer than usual to read. The writing was engaging, academic yet mostly easy to follow. Readings of various Shakespeare texts are paired with analysis of literary criticisms from a variety of sources. If you have an interest in Shakespeare and his influence through the ages, be sure to check this book out!

***Many thanks to the Netgalley and Cambridge Press for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.… (mehr)