To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we brought you a new theme every month throughout 2016. From Women to Race and from Money to the Supernatural, we delved into complex subjects surrounding his life and works, exploring their relevance for a modern audience. With specially commissioned videos, articles, and interactive content from a host of Shakespearean experts, Illuminating Shakespeare presented the very best Shakespeare resources from across Oxford University Press. Take a look at some of our favourites from this anniversary year…
1. Shakespeare and sex in the 16th century – [infographic]
Did you know that Shakespeare created many more unfaithful wives than unfaithful husbands? He also created many more paranoid male partners than female. Shakespearean explorations of sexuality involve the collisions of identity, eroticism, and power.
2. Shakespeare and Islam
“Without Islam there would be no Shakespeare” begins Matthew Dimmock, Professor of Early Modern Studies at the University of Sussex, in his exploration of Shakespeare’s encounters with Islam and Islamic culture for the Shakespeare and Religion theme.
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