Marcela Kostihova, professor of English, presented a plenary session, "Shakespeare after Democracy: Shakespeare in the Age of New Authoritarianism" at the World Shakespeare Congress in Verona, Italy.
The session explored how Shakespeare’s works are interpreted and adapted to changing political landscapes and media influence. The World Shakespeare Congress was organized by the International Shakespeare Association around the theme of "Planetary Shakespeares."
Kostihova presents at World Shakespeare Congress
Written by Staff
August 3, 2026