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1 online resource (406 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-400) and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
"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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Knowledge and learning -- Political science.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. |
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Political science. |
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Lear.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Macbeth.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. |
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Shakespeare, William. |
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Macbeth. |
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Lear. |
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Et la science politique. |
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King Lear (Shakespeare, William) |
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Macbeth (Shakespeare, William) |
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Shakespeare, William -- Macbeth. |
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Shakespeare, William -- King Lear. |
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Shakespeare, William -- Philosophie und Weltanschauung. |
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Politics in literature.
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Politics in literature. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Craig, Leon Harold. Of philosophers and kings. Toronto ; Buffalo : University of Toronto Press, ©2001 9780802035714 (DLC) 2002277163 (OCoLC)47073886 |
| ISBN |
9781442677999 (electronic book) |
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1442677996 (electronic book) |
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080203571X (bound) |
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0802086055 (paperback) |
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9780802035714 |
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9780802086051 |
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