Dr Jennifer Flaherty (14 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The collective trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital shaming. Violence against women. Sexual bullying. Racial slurs and injustice. These are just some of the problems faced by todays young adults. Liberating Shakespeare explores how adaptations of Shakespeares plays can be used to empower young audiences by addressing issues of oppression, trauma and resistance.Showcasing a wide variety of approaches to understanding, adapting and teaching Shakespeare, this collection examines the significant number of Shakespeare adaptations targeting adolescent audiences in the past 25 years. It examines a wide variety of creative works made for and by young people that harness the power of Shakespeare to address some of the most pressing questions in contemporary culture exploring themes of violence, race relations and intersectionality. The contributors to this volume consider whether the representations of characters and situations in YA Shakespeare can function as empowering models for students and how these works might be employed within educational settings. This collection argues that YA Shakespeare represents the diverse concerns of todays youth and should be taken seriously as art that speaks to the complexities of a broken world, offering moments of hope for an uncertain future. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The collective trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital shaming. Violence against women. Sexual bullying. Racial slurs and injustice. These are just some of the problems faced by todays young adults. Liberating Shakespeare explores how adaptations of Shakespeares plays can be used to empower young audiences by addressing issues of oppression, trauma and resistance.Showcasing a wide variety of approaches to understanding, adapting and teaching Shakespeare, this collection examines the significant number of Shakespeare adaptations targeting adolescent audiences in the past 25 years. It examines a wide variety of creative works made for and by young people that harness the power of Shakespeare to address some of the most pressing questions in contemporary culture exploring themes of violence, race relations and intersectionality. The contributors to this volume consider whether the representations of characters and situations in YA Shakespeare can function as empowering models for students and how these works might be employed within educational settings. This collection argues that YA Shakespeare represents the diverse concerns of todays youth and should be taken seriously as art that speaks to the complexities of a broken world, offering moments of hope for an uncertain future. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The collective trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital shaming. Violence against women. Sexual bullying. Racial slurs and injustice. These are just some of the problems faced by todays young adults. Liberating Shakespeare explores how adaptations of Shakespeares plays can be used to empower young audiences by addressing issues of oppression, trauma and resistance.Showcasing a wide variety of approaches to understanding, adapting and teaching Shakespeare, this collection examines the significant number of Shakespeare adaptations targeting adolescent audiences in the past 25 years. It examines a wide variety of creative works made for and by young people that harness the power of Shakespeare to address some of the most pressing questions in contemporary culture exploring themes of violence, race relations and intersectionality. The contributors to this volume consider whether the representations of characters and situations in YA Shakespeare can function as empowering models for students and how these works might be employed within educational settings. This collection argues that YA Shakespeare represents the diverse concerns of todays youth and should be taken seriously as art that speaks to the complexities of a broken world, offering moments of hope for an uncertain future. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The collective trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital shaming. Violence against women. Sexual bullying. Racial slurs and injustice. These are just some of the problems faced by today's young adults. Liberating Shakespeare explores how adaptations of Shakespeare's plays can be used to empower young audiences by addressing issues of oppression, trauma and resistance.Showcasing a wide variety of approaches to understanding, adapting and teaching Shakespeare, this collection examines the significant number of Shakespeare adaptations targeting adolescent audiences in the past 25 years. It examines a wide variety of creative works made for and by young people that harness the power of Shakespeare to address some of the most pressing questions in contemporary culture - exploring themes of violence, race relations and intersectionality.The contributors to this volume consider whether the representations of characters and situations in YA Shakespeare can function as empowering models for students and how these works might be employed within educational settings. This collection argues that YA Shakespeare represents the diverse concerns of today's youth and should be taken seriously as art that speaks to the complexities of a broken world, offering moments of hope for an uncertain future.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Taming of the Shrew has puzzled, entertained and angered audiences, and it has been reinvented many times throughout its controversial history. Offering a focused overview of key emerging ideas and discourses surrounding Shakespeares problematic comedy, the volume reveals and debates how contemporary readings and adaptions of the play have sought to reconsider and resolve the plays contentious portrayal of gender, power and identity. Each chapter has been carefully selected for its originality and relevance to the needs of students, teachers and researchers. Key themes and issues include: Gender and Power History and Early Modern Contexts Performance and Politics Adaptation and AfterlifeAll the essays offer new perspectives and combine to give readers an up-to-date understanding of whats exciting and challenging about The Taming of the Shrew. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Taming of the Shrew has puzzled, entertained and angered audiences, and it has been reinvented many times throughout its controversial history. Offering a focused overview of key emerging ideas and discourses surrounding Shakespeares problematic comedy, the volume reveals and debates how contemporary readings and adaptions of the play have sought to reconsider and resolve the plays contentious portrayal of gender, power and identity. Each chapter has been carefully selected for its originality and relevance to the needs of students, teachers and researchers. Key themes and issues include: Gender and Power History and Early Modern Contexts Performance and Politics Adaptation and AfterlifeAll the essays offer new perspectives and combine to give readers an up-to-date understanding of whats exciting and challenging about The Taming of the Shrew. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The collective trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital shaming. Violence against women. Sexual bullying. Racial slurs and injustice. These are just some of the problems faced by todays young adults. Liberating Shakespeare explores how adaptations of Shakespeares plays can be used to empower young audiences by addressing issues of oppression, trauma and resistance.Showcasing a wide variety of approaches to understanding, adapting and teaching Shakespeare, this collection examines the significant number of Shakespeare adaptations targeting adolescent audiences in the past 25 years. It examines a wide variety of creative works made for and by young people that harness the power of Shakespeare to address some of the most pressing questions in contemporary culture exploring themes of violence, race relations and intersectionality. The contributors to this volume consider whether the representations of characters and situations in YA Shakespeare can function as empowering models for students and how these works might be employed within educational settings. This collection argues that YA Shakespeare represents the diverse concerns of todays youth and should be taken seriously as art that speaks to the complexities of a broken world, offering moments of hope for an uncertain future. Liberating Shakespeare demonstrates the cultural and pedagogical importance of adapting Shakespeare for young adults, focusing on adaptations that seek to empower young audiences by addressing issues of oppression, trauma and resistance. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The collective trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital shaming. Violence against women. Sexual bullying. Racial slurs and injustice. These are just some of the problems faced by todays young adults. Liberating Shakespeare explores how adaptations of Shakespeares plays can be used to empower young audiences by addressing issues of oppression, trauma and resistance.Showcasing a wide variety of approaches to understanding, adapting and teaching Shakespeare, this collection examines the significant number of Shakespeare adaptations targeting adolescent audiences in the past 25 years. It examines a wide variety of creative works made for and by young people that harness the power of Shakespeare to address some of the most pressing questions in contemporary culture exploring themes of violence, race relations and intersectionality. The contributors to this volume consider whether the representations of characters and situations in YA Shakespeare can function as empowering models for students and how these works might be employed within educational settings. This collection argues that YA Shakespeare represents the diverse concerns of todays youth and should be taken seriously as art that speaks to the complexities of a broken world, offering moments of hope for an uncertain future. Liberating Shakespeare demonstrates the cultural and pedagogical importance of adapting Shakespeare for young adults, focusing on adaptations that seek to empower young audiences by addressing issues of oppression, trauma and resistance. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Taming of the Shrew has puzzled, entertained and angered audiences, and it has been reinvented many times throughout its controversial history. Offering a focused overview of key emerging ideas and discourses surrounding Shakespeares problematic comedy, the volume reveals and debates how contemporary readings and adaptions of the play have sought to reconsider and resolve the plays contentious portrayal of gender, power and identity. Each chapter has been carefully selected for its originality and relevance to the needs of students, teachers and researchers. Key themes and issues include: Gender and Power History and Early Modern Contexts Performance and Politics Adaptation and AfterlifeAll the essays offer new perspectives and combine to give readers an up-to-date understanding of whats exciting and challenging about The Taming of the Shrew. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Taming of the Shrew has puzzled, entertained and angered audiences, and it has been reinvented many times throughout its controversial history. Offering a focused overview of key emerging ideas and discourses surrounding Shakespeares problematic comedy, the volume reveals and debates how contemporary readings and adaptions of the play have sought to reconsider and resolve the plays contentious portrayal of gender, power and identity. Each chapter has been carefully selected for its originality and relevance to the needs of students, teachers and researchers. Key themes and issues include: Gender and Power History and Early Modern Contexts Performance and Politics Adaptation and AfterlifeAll the essays offer new perspectives and combine to give readers an up-to-date understanding of whats exciting and challenging about The Taming of the Shrew. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…