English Children Are Too Sophisticated for Shakespeare.

Williamson, David

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ERIC Number: EJ352189

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Publication Date: 1987

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English Children Are Too Sophisticated for Shakespeare.

Williamson, David

Use of English, v38 n2 p27-32 Spr 1987

Argues that African students can find more to identify with in Shakespeare's works than can British students. Offers many examples of similarities between African cultural traditions and those of Shakespeare's time. (SRT)

Descriptors: Cultural Traits, English Literature, Foreign Countries, Literature Appreciation, Reader Text Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Africa

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