Shakespeare's politics :
Wells, Robin Headlam.
Shakespeare's politics : a contextual introduction / Robin Headlam Wells. - 2nd ed. - London ; New York : Continuum, c2009. - xii, 234 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [219]-229) and index.
Preface; Introduction; 1. Civilization and the debate on human nature; 2. Gender; 3. Forms of government; 4. The just ruler; 5. Rebellion; 6. Providence and history; 7. Natural law; Postscript: Shakespeare's politics and modern criticism; Chronology; Bibliography; Index TOC
Summary:
Offers an introduction to the political and historical context to Shakespeare's tragedy and history plays. This volume introduces and explains the extracts and provides an overview of the key political issues that were debated in late Elizabethan and early Stuart England. It is suitable for those studying Shakespeare.
9780826493057 (hbk.) 082649305X (hbk.) 9780826493064 (pbk.) 0826493068 (pbk.)
2008027700
Politics and literature--Great Britain--16th century.
Politics and literature--Great Britain--17th century.
Political plays, English--History and criticism.
Politics in literature.
PR3017 / .W447 2009
822.33 / WES 2009
Shakespeare's politics : a contextual introduction / Robin Headlam Wells. - 2nd ed. - London ; New York : Continuum, c2009. - xii, 234 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [219]-229) and index.
Preface; Introduction; 1. Civilization and the debate on human nature; 2. Gender; 3. Forms of government; 4. The just ruler; 5. Rebellion; 6. Providence and history; 7. Natural law; Postscript: Shakespeare's politics and modern criticism; Chronology; Bibliography; Index TOC
Summary:
Offers an introduction to the political and historical context to Shakespeare's tragedy and history plays. This volume introduces and explains the extracts and provides an overview of the key political issues that were debated in late Elizabethan and early Stuart England. It is suitable for those studying Shakespeare.
9780826493057 (hbk.) 082649305X (hbk.) 9780826493064 (pbk.) 0826493068 (pbk.)
2008027700
Politics and literature--Great Britain--16th century.
Politics and literature--Great Britain--17th century.
Political plays, English--History and criticism.
Politics in literature.
PR3017 / .W447 2009
822.33 / WES 2009