Serial Shakespeare : an infinite variety of appropriations in American TV drama

This book explores Shakespeare’s presence in the American cultural imaginary at the beginning of the twenty-first century. It traces how his texts are disseminated and reassembled in contemporary TV shows such as __The Wire__, __Deadwood__, __Westworld__, __House of Cards__ and __The Americans__. Front matter Contents List of figures Acknowledgements Introduction: appropriation, dislocation, and crossmapping Shakespeare’s spectres: Westworld Wearing the crown: The Wire Choosing our queen: a series of first female presidents from Commander in Chief to House of Cards Rogue queens: Veep, Homeland, and Scandal All the frontier’s a stage: Deadwood Carnival of spies: The Americans Bibliography Index This book explores Shakespeare’s presence in the American cultural imaginary at the beginning of the twenty-first century. It traces how his texts are disseminated and reassembled in contemporary TV shows such as The Wire , Deadwood , Westworld , House of Cards and The Americans .