Fig. 10: Evolution of research themes over time. | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Fig. 10: Evolution of research themes over time.

From: How Shakespeare’s works have been reinterpreted, adapted and reshaped: a bibliometric review and trend analysis of Shakespeare studies from 2000 to 2023

Fig. 10

This figure tracks the chronological development of key research themes in Shakespeare's studies, illustrating their emergence and transformation. Four distinct phases are identified: the Initial Phase (2000–2005), focusing on textual authenticity; the Transition Phase (2005–2010), incorporating cultural and gender studies; the Mature Phase (2010–2019), engaging with ethics and environmental humanities; and the Post-Pandemic Phase (2019–2023), emphasizing globalization and environmental concerns.

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