Shakespeare in the Age of Mass Incarceration (1) (Spotlight on Shakespeare)

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Synopsis
Shakespeare in the Age of Mass Incarceration offers invaluable insight into how Shakespeare appears in prison. Bringing together theater artists, currently and formerly incarcerated actors, and college-in-prison educators and students, the collection describes powerful encounters in classrooms and rehearsal rooms as they explore the complexity of “prison Shakespeare.”In this innovative volume, instructors from college-in-prison programs across the United States recount students’ profound awe with Shakespeare, and their sometimes trenchant critiques. They also consider how their teaching has grown and changed as they learn from their incarcerated students. Theater artists, including founders of and participants in influential Shakespeare prison programs, illustrate evolving practices in the field. The collection also features discussion from directors of programs for returning citizens, addressing the formidable obstacles people face as they come out of prison.Accessible and highly teachable, this collection offers useful perspectives for students of Shakespeare, prison arts and education programs, and social justice initiatives. Those interested in starting or contributing to Shakespeare programs or courses in prisons will find a wealth of practical information, and those who read or watch Shakespeare with interest, skepticism, or delight will discover points of connection with incarcerated people who do the same.
Copyright:
2025

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
290 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781040325865
Related ISBNs:
9781032588322, 9781003451662, 9781032588339, 9781040325827
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Liz Fox and Gina Hausknecht
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Education, Social Studies, Drama, Plays and Theater, Language Arts, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Liz Fox
Edited by:
Gina Hausknecht

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