Shakespeare, Christianity and Italian paganism / by Eric Harber.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harber, Eric, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Knowledge--Mythology.

Shakespeare, William.

Mythology in literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (678 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2020.

Summary:

This book shows that, when Shakespeare wrote his plays, he responded to the political, religious and social conflicts in the Christianity of the day, giving those areas a new perspective through pagan (Italian and Greek) mythology. In particular, it offers a reading of The Winter's Tale, which it has been said is "one of the most linguistically dense, emotionally demanding and spiritually rich of all the plays".Productions as far afield as Mexico and Paris have brought Shakespeare's plays up to date to enhance or challenge the lives of their communities. From South Africa to Gdansk, Shakespeare has been adapted to be read in schools. His plays have prompted a dialogue with many European scholars whom this book addresses.

Contents:

Intro

Frontispiece

Contents

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Chapter 33

11. The Tragedies 207

12. Tragedy and the Samothracian Response 216

28. The Samothracian Plays (Romeo and Juliet II) 491

29. Antony and Cleopatra 499.

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ISBN:

1-5275-6107-0

OCLC:

1231606832