Shakespeare and Divided Times: A Conversation with James Shapiro
5:30 PM PST, January 12, 2021
Shakespeare is often seen as a monolithic voice of “universal” feeling and identity, but more accurately Shakespeare’s works express division, paradox, and the power of cognitive dissonance to pit human beings and societies against each other. Dive into the conversation with Resident Dramaturg Philippa Kelly and Columbia University Professor James Shapiro whose newest book Shakespeare in a Divided America explores how Shakespeare is interwoven in American history and was recently named one of the 10 Best Books of 2020 by the New York Times.