Deadwood and Shakespeare : the Henriad in the old west /

Set in politically unstable environments, Shakespeare plays and HBO's Western series Deadwood all stand as critiques of myths of national origin. Drawing parallels between the Shakespeare plays and Deadwood, the author explores questions about legitimate political authority, the qualities of an...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Ronnenberg, Susan Cosby, 1967- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]
Subjects:	Deadwood (Television program) Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Histories. Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Influence.

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Summary:	Set in politically unstable environments, Shakespeare plays and HBO's Western series Deadwood all stand as critiques of myths of national origin. Drawing parallels between the Shakespeare plays and Deadwood, the author explores questions about legitimate political authority, the qualities of an effective leader, gender roles and community, and the reciprocal relationship between past and present in historical narratives.
Physical Description:	vii, 198 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781476665757 1476665753