Shakespeare's theory of international relations : diplomacy, romance, and aesthetics. / William M. Hawley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hawley, William M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International relations in literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (195 pages)

Place of Publication:

England : Cambridge Scholars Publisher, [2022]

Summary:

This book treats William Shakespeare's romances as international relations (IR) theory plays depicting paths to peace abroad, showing that the playwright sounds the depths of human emotions and resolves diplomatic crises threatening entire populations overseas. Remarkably, Shakespeare vindicates Renaissance concepts of IR classical realism, as well as our modern definitions of IR realism, defensive realism, and constructivism. These late plays reveal the playwright at the height of his aesthetic powers, for, by virtue of his art, his antagonistic state actors restore frayed international alliances and reap the benefits of a renewed sense of universal well-being.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Conclusion

Appendix A

Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Hawley, William M. Shakespeare's Theory of International Relations

ISBN:

9781527585874