David Scott Kastan Bücher

Der englische Dichter John Milton schuf Mitte des 17. Jahrhunderts mit seinem Versepos »Das verlorene Paradies« eines der bedeutendsten Werke der europäischen Literatur. In für die damalige Zeit untypischen Blankversen erzählt es von den wiederholten Versuchen Satans, Gott seine Macht zu entreißen. Als Satan in Schlangengestalt ins Paradies eindringt und den Sündenfall Adams und Evas provoziert, ist der Garten Eden schließlich verloren. Miltons kunstvolle Komposition von »Paradise Lost« blieb lange Zeit Wegweiser für die englische Literatur.

Exploring the intersection of religion and literature, this revised edition delves into how spiritual themes invigorate Shakespeare's works. Drawing from Kastan's 2008 Oxford Wells Shakespeare Lectures, it offers a thought-provoking analysis of the playwright's engagement with faith, belief, and the human condition, inviting readers to reconsider the significance of religious elements in his plays.

This book, first published in 1999, delves into significant themes and concepts relevant to its field, offering insights that remain pertinent today. It is part of Routledge's esteemed catalog, reflecting a commitment to scholarly excellence. The content is designed to engage readers with its thorough analysis and thought-provoking discussions, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals alike.

Focusing on the evolution of Shakespeare's works, the book explores their transformation from performance scripts to literary texts and their rise as central figures in the English literary canon. Kastan delves into the motivations of Shakespeare's early publishers and the contradictions of the eighteenth century, where adaptations thrived alongside scholarly efforts to preserve original texts. Additionally, it highlights the potential of electronic media to engage new audiences with Shakespeare's legacy, making significant contributions to textual scholarship and drama theory.

A brilliant and bold look at the role of color in our lives

The essays in this collection reach beyond book history to address fundamental questions about historicism with a broad range of issues such as gender and sexuality, religion, political theory, economic history, adaptation and appropriation, and quantitative analysis and digital humanities.