Shakespeare As Political Thinker

by John E. Alvis (Editor), Thomas G. West (Editor), Allan Bloom

The essays contained in this book proceed from the common conviction that Shakespeare s poetry conveys a wisdom about politics commensurate with his artistry. Well-known thinkers discuss Shakespeare's understanding of politics, the idea of the best polity, the relationship between character and political life, and the interpenetration of poetry, politics, religion, and philosophy.

Genres: Shakespeare, Politics, Nonfiction, Literary Criticism, Literature

416 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1980

Reviews

[Josh Craddock · Rating 5 out of 5]

An indispensable volume. Louise Cowan's "God Will Save the King" on Richard II, Harry Jaffa's "Chastity as a Political Principle" on Measure for Measure, and Jaffa's "Unity of Tragedy, Comedy, and History" are remarkable contributions. Other essays contained in this collection are also quite excellent.

[Jonathan]

None

[Erik]

Recommended by James Schall in Another Sort of Learning, Bibliography.