Shakespeare As Political Thinker
John E. Alvis
416 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 1882926501
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Language: English
Publish: January 1, 2000
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.