Shakespearean Souls, Twittering Tongues (An Anthology of Reimagined Heroes and Heroines of Shakespeare)

Editor(s): Ankdeep Kaur Attwal, Baljeet Kaur
Format: Single-Component Retail Product (Book)
Year of Publication: 2026
Publisher Name: National Press Associate

ISBN 978-93-7343-659-3

Price Paperback: ₹800.00

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About the Book

It gives me great pleasure to write the Foreword to Shakespearean Souls, Twittering Tongues: An Anthology of Reimagined Heroes and Heroines of Shakespeare, a volume that reflects both creative innovation and scholarly engagement with one of the most enduring figures in world literature. William Shakespeare has remained relevant across centuries not merely because of his mastery of language, but because of his profound understanding of human nature. His characters continue to speak to us across time, culture, and geography, articulating emotions and conflicts that remain central to the human experience. In the present age—marked by rapid technological advancement, digital communication, and evolving modes of self-expression—the need to revisit Shakespeare from fresh
perspectives become both timely and necessary. This anthology represents a thoughtful and imaginative response to that need. By re-situating Shakespeare’s iconic characters within contemporary contexts shaped by social media, artificial intelligence, ecological concerns, and digital identities, the contributors demonstrate how classical literature can meaningfully engage with present-day realities. These creative re-imaginings do not merely modernize Shakespeare; they enter into a dialogue with him, revealing the enduring relevance of his dramatic vision while addressing the ethical, emotional, and cultural dilemmas of our times.

Authors

Ankdeep Kaur Attwal

Ankdeep Kaur Attwal is an Associate Professor of English at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, with over 23 years of teaching and 12 years of research experience in Ecocriticism, Indian Writing in English, and Cultural Studies. She is editor-in-chief of open access peer reviewed journal SGGSWU International Journal of English Studies. Actively involved in academic leadership and editorial work, she has also presented papers at national and international forums. A creative writer and award recipient, her work reflects a deep engagement with literature, research, and social and environmental concerns.

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Baljeet Kaur

Baljeet Kaur is an Assistant Professor of English at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, specializing in Existential Feminism and Women’s Studies. She earned her Ph.D. from Punjabi University, Patiala (2021), with a focus on existential feminist readings of women’s autobiographies. With over eleven years of teaching and research experience, her work engages with feminist theory, trauma studies, spatial studies, and questions of gender and identity. She has published widely, presented at national and international forums, and mentors doctoral scholars in areas such as Kashmiri conflict literature and feminist spatial studies. She also serves on academic bodies of various universities and is currently the Associate Editor of SGGSWU International Journal of English Studies.