Confronting the skull - from Hamlet to David Bowie.
Medium
Periodical Article
Medium
- part of - (Periodical Copy) (Date) Aug2023 (Volume) 101
Classif
820 EMA
Subject
English literature
Page
59 - 63
Authors
Mokal-Russell, Imani
Contents
In a wide-ranging and fascinating exploration of the use of the skull as a memento mori in the world of ideas, art and literature both before and after Shakespeare, the author throws light on its meaning in the iconic scene in Hamlet.
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