Deadwood and Shakespeare: The Henriad in the Old West

Set in politically unstable environments, Shakespeare's history plays--Richard II, 1 Henry IV, 2 Henry IV and Henry V--and HBO's Western series Deadwood (2004-2006) all stand as critiques of myths of national origin, the sanitized stories we tell ourselves about how power imposes order on chaos. 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.

Author: Susan Cosby Ronnenberg
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 06/21/2018
Pages: 206
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.80w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781476665757
ISBN10: 1476665753
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Television | Genres | Drama
- Drama | Shakespeare
- Literary Criticism | Shakespeare

About the Author
Susan Cosby Ronnenberg is a professor of English in Winona, Minnesota.