In "Straight Acting: The Many Queer Lives of William Shakespeare," author Dr. Will Tosh (Head of Research at Shakespeare's Globe) embarks on an ambitious journey to explore and shed light on the queerness that permeated both the Elizabethan era and the Bard's works.
Imagine a world where women wield unimaginable power. Naomi Alderman's "The Power" takes you on a thrilling ride as society flips. What starts as a feminist dream turns terrifying. Follow diverse characters navigating this new world order - a must-read you won't want to miss!
Queer Shakespeare gives you plenty of queer theory, history, and paths for further reading & watching, whether you are a casual reader or an academic. I had a rollicking good time.
I recommend this book as a good reference point for anyone interested in this time period. It examines British history under James I and Mughal India. This book is easy to follow and enjoyable to read for those interested in the subject.
Step into the wild, untamed landscape of ancient Scotland with Isabelle Schuler's "Lady Macbethad", – a tale that brings together history, myth, and an undeniable spirit of adventure. I was drawn to this story for its engaging characters, rich historical context, and unique connection to Shakespeare's classic, "Macbeth."
An inter-generational tale of three daughters, each embarking on a journey of self-discovery as they grapple with the complexities of womanhood and the allure of 'witchcraft '. This narrative will leave you both captivated and yearning for more.
This is a thoughtful and thorough exploration of how race appears and is made in Shakespeare’s works. With absolute love for Shakespeare, Karim-Cooper focuses on what his writing says, how he says it, what it might mean, and how with better understanding we can continue to adore and enjoy his plays now and in the future.
Laoutaris succeeds finding the entwined lives behind the First Folio. In short: there’s more to this book than just a book!
A theatrical retelling of Shakespeare’s Tempest, Hagseed will rip through you with ferocity, grief and love. This incredible tour-de-force had me laughing and crying, sometimes at the same time.
On Wilder Seas imagines the life of ‘Maria’, an enslaved Guinean trying to forge a life for herself within the context of the early modern Age of Discovery.
The idea [of this book] is a simple one: to see how much of Shakespeare we can know, really know, from the record. Which is one reason, of course, it’s so slender.
Absolutely worth a read even if you're not into the subject as it will certainly make you!
Reading this book has been like sitting on a cosy sofa chatting to your friends.
I like how there are speech bubbles as you can see who is talking as it comes from them.
Forget dusty biographies – Clare Hunter's "Embroidering Her Truth" threads Mary, Queen of Scots' story with captivating textile insights, revealing a hidden language of power and defiance.
If you’re interested in witchcraft, the Gunpowder plot, Jacobean society, and of course Shakespeare, then you’ve just found your next read.
Miranda Kaufman’s book gives a fascinating insight into the Tudor period , and the frequently inaccurate ideas we have had about the role of black people within this society .
The Lives of Tudor Women is a fascinating tour through Tudor history through the female lens, and primarily focusing on the female experience.
Everybody dies, (*spoiler alert*) but in Shakespeare’s day it was a normal part of life.
This book was not what I expected. I must admit that I did judge this book by its cover and it very much surprised me when I read it.
This definitely isn't an English textbook. It’s a great book to have for reference, I will definitely be using it the next time I’d like to find out more about a play before seeing it.
I found myself eagerly turning the page to discover how she would approach the next play.
I would highly recommend this to fellow Shakespeare lovers.
I read the book in 24 hours and loved it; I want to read a lot more Shakespeare books now!
The book was quite comical and fascinating, there were times I couldn’t put it down!
The book is a fascinating look at some astonishing works of art (lots of lovely pictures!) and their deeper meanings, as well as an eye-opening re-examination of the relationships between a group of powerful connected women.
This book is a tangled web of crazy from start to finish and you just can’t stop reading until you figure out how it will turn out.
From the first page, I felt myself completely transported.
