Shakespeare's political pageant : essays in literature and politics / edited by Joseph Alulis and Vickie Sullivan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Alulis, Joseph, 1949-

Sullivan, Vickie B.

Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Political and social views.

Shakespeare, William.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.

Political and social views.

Politics and literature--Great Britain--History--16th century.

Politics and literature.

Great Britain.

History.

Politics and literature--Great Britain--History--17th century.

Literature and society--England--History--16th century.

Literature and society.

England.

Literature and society--England--History--17th century.

Political plays, English--History and criticism.

Political plays, English.

Point of view (Literature).

Physical Description:

xi, 276 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, MD : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 1996.

Summary:

The twelve essays in Shakespeare's Political Pageant discuss a broad range of Shakespeare's dramatic poetry from the perspective of the political theorist. This innovative book demonstrates the immense value of seeing Shakespeare's plays in the context of political philosophy. It will be an important source for students and scholars of both political science and literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0847682897

0847682900

OCLC:

34704989