Shakespeare as Political Thinker

Shakespeare as Political Thinker
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Publisher : Intercollegiate Studies Institute
Total Pages : 458
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Download or read book Shakespeare as Political Thinker written by John Alvis and published by Intercollegiate Studies Institute. This book was released on 2000 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essays contained in this book proceed from the common conviction that Shakespeare s poetry conveys a wisdom about politics commensurate with his artistry. Well-known thinkers discuss Shakespeare's understanding of politics, the idea of the best polity, the relationship between character and political life, and the interpenetration of poetry, politics, religion, and philosophy.


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