Shakespeare in the “Gangsta’s Paradise”. Akala and the empowering potential of the Bard’s poetry
This article examines the work of British rapper Akala from the viewpoint of literary theory and literature as a social practice, discussing to what extent Shakespeare's work can inspire unprivileged audiences in meaningful new ways. Born Kingslee James Daley, Akala's work is rooted in his...
Main Author: | Marco Canani |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Università degli Studi di Milano
2017-11-01
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Series: | Altre Modernità |
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Online Access: | https://riviste.unimi.it/index.php/AMonline/article/view/9182 |
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