La política espectacular de 'Julio César' (Spectacular Politics in 'Julius Caesar')
11 Pages Posted: 14 Nov 2014
Date Written: November 12, 2014
Abstract
Spanish Abstract: Analizamos la convergencia de espectáculo teatral y política espectacular en la tragedia de Shakespeare 'Julio César', reseñando la contextualización política en la era isabelina descrita por James Shapiro, y atendiendo a la estética metateatral y reflexiva de Shakespeare. Aparece 'Julio César' a la vez como una reflexión sobre la teatralidad en la política y sobre las posibilidades dramáticas que proporciona para una intensificación de la experiencia teatral.
English Abstract: This paper provides an analysis of the convergence between theatrical spectacle and spectacular politics in Shakespeare's tragedy 'Julius Caesar'. Starting from a review of James Shapiro's contextualization of the play in contemporary Elizabethan politics, the metatheatrical and reflexive aspects of the play are stressed. 'Julius Caesar' is revealed as a reflection both on the theatricality of politics, and on the dramatic possibilities it provides for an intensification of the theatrical experience.
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