Discover how William Shakespeare’s enduring legacy resonates across East Asia in “Shakespeare and East Asia” from The Bookish Owl. This insightful book explores post-1950s East Asian cinemas and theatres, revealing unique approaches to adaptation. It delves into Japanese formalistic innovations, reparative adaptations from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and the complex politics of gender and reception in South Korea and the UK. Examine multilingual, diaspora works from Singapore and the UK that reshape global debates. Bringing film and theatre studies together, this essential read uncovers deep connections between Asian and Anglophone performances, offering a fresh comparative perspective on Shakespeare’s global impact. A must-have for literature and performance enthusiasts.