Shakespeare in a Divided America

By James Shapiro

Shakespeare in a Divided America. Penguin Books, 2021.

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A wide-ranging account of how Shakespeare’s works became a cultural battleground for America across its history, his plays igniting debates around race, class, and gender while inspiring presidents, activists, and assassins.

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Who should read Shakespeare in a Divided America

Literature nerds • historians • those interested in politics • theatergoers • artists

About the author of Shakespeare in a Divided America

James Shapiro is a Columbia University professor of literature who is also a fellow at the Globe Theater in London. His specialization in Shakespeare is reflected in his other publications, including The Year of Lear and Shakespeare and the Jews.

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