These essays contribute to the re-thinking of 'English' and to the reconsideration of Shakespeare's role within it. Focusing on the emergence of the 'new historicism' they subject many of its most challenging claims to rigorous analysis, distinguish...
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These essays contribute to the re-thinking of 'English' and to the reconsideration of Shakespeare's role within it. Focusing on the emergence of the 'new historicism' they subject many of its most challenging claims to rigorous analysis, distinguish sharply between its American and British versions, and assess the causes and consequences of its politicization of literacy studies.