Description

Book Synopsis

This study reexamines the recognized canon of films based on Shakespeare''s plays, and argues that it should be broadened by breaking with two unnecessary standards: the characterization of the director as auteur of a play''s screen adaptation, and the convention of excluding films with contemporary language or modern or alternative settings or which use the play as a subtext. The emphasis is shifted from the director''s contribution to the film''s social, cultural and historical contexts. The work of the auteurs is reevaluated within present-day contexts, preserving the established canon while proposing new criteria for inclusion.

Shakespeare Films

    Product form

    £20.89

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £21.99 – you save £1.10 (5%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Wed 5 Aug 2026.

    A Paperback by Peter E.S. Babiak

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Shakespeare Films by Peter E.S. Babiak

      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/23/2016 12:05:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781476662541, 978-1476662541
      ISBN10: 1476662541

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This study reexamines the recognized canon of films based on Shakespeare''s plays, and argues that it should be broadened by breaking with two unnecessary standards: the characterization of the director as auteur of a play''s screen adaptation, and the convention of excluding films with contemporary language or modern or alternative settings or which use the play as a subtext. The emphasis is shifted from the director''s contribution to the film''s social, cultural and historical contexts. The work of the auteurs is reevaluated within present-day contexts, preserving the established canon while proposing new criteria for inclusion.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account