Shakespeares after Shakespeare Book

Though he wrote 400 years ago, Shakespeare is still very much alive today. His plays continue to be performed by directors and actors interpreting his material for contemporary audiences. And he continues to leave his mark on films, comic books, television shows, and popular culture, as modern creative artists adapt and refashion his works. With special emphasis on the last hundred years, this encyclopedia chronicles the lasting influence of Shakespeare on popular culture. It includes broad sections on media to which Shakespeare has been adapted, each beginning with an overview essay, followed by discussion of individual plays with chronologically arranged entries on adaptations. The encyclopedia also offers stage histories, biographies of actors and directors, and other valuable information. It closes with a selected, general bibliography and an extensive index.