Of philosophers and kings political philosophy in Shakespeare's Macbeth and King Lear
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| Sprache: | English |
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Toronto, Ont.
University of Toronto Press
c2001
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| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [393]-400) and index 1. The Political Philosopher as Dramatic Poet: Preliminary Remarks on the Study of Shakespeare -- 2. Living in a Hard Time: Politics and Philosophy in Macbeth. Machiavelli Visits Scotland. The Metaphysics of Macbeth. The Natural Workings of Good and Evil. Infections in the Casing Air -- 3. The Discovery of Nature: Politics and Philosophy in King Lear. The Perils of Political Improvisation. The Problem of Nature. A King Becomes Philosophical. A Philosopher Becomes a King -- 4. "Sweet Philosophy": Further Illustrations of Shakespeare's Portrayal of Philosophy in Relation to Political Life. Elementary Matters in Othello. The True Test of a Wise Poet: The Winter's Tale. High-Minded Negligence in Measure for Measure. Final Remarks on Shakespeare as Philosopher-Poet "This work argues that Shakespeare was as great a philosopher as he was a poet, and that his greatness as a poet derived even more from his power as a thinker than from his genius for linguistic expression. Accordingly, Leon Craig's interpretation of the plays - focusing primarily on Macbeth and King Lear, but including extensive comments on Othello, The Winter's Tale, and Measure for Measure - are intended to demonstrate what can be gained from reading Shakespeare 'philosophically.'"--Jacket |
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| Beschreibung: | 1 Online-Ressource (406 p.) |
| ISBN: | 1442677996 9780802035714 9780802086051 9781442677999 |