Shakespeare in Pakistan

by Zakia Resshid Ehsen

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Shakespeare in Pakistan provides an extensive examination of the appropriation of Shakespearean plays in Pakistan, focusing on how it addresses creative, indigenous, cultural, and religious identity expressions. The book analyses how Shakespeare’s texts are used for pedagogical purposes in order to understand cultural differences and similarities between West and the East. The analysis encompasses theatrical and cinematic performances by prominent groups such as Theatre Wallay (2005) and the Nat