Perspectives on Politics in ShakespeareJohn Albert Murley, Sean D. Sutton Political science is becoming ever more reliant on abstract statistical models and almost divorced from human judgment, hope, and idealism. William Shakespeare offers the political scientist an antidote to this methodological alienation, this self-imposed exile from the political concerns of citizens and politicians. Shakespeare, the most quoted author in the English-speaking world, presents his characters as rulers, citizens, and statesmen of the most famous regimes, governed by their respective laws and shaped by their respective political and social institutions. The actions, deliberations, mistakes, and successes of his characters reveal the limitations and strengths of their regimes, whether they be Athens, Rome, or England. The contributors to this volume, esteemed scholars of political science, show us that Shakespeare's poetic imagination displays the very essence of politics and inspires valuable reflection on the fundamental questions of statesmanship and political leadership. Perspectives on Shakespeare's Politics explores such themes as classical republicanism and liberty, the rule of law and morality, the nature and limits of statesmanship, and the character of democracy. |
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... rule and a genuine ability to rule - is a formula for tragedy throughout Shakespeare's political plays , and especially his English histories . Shakespeare's Richard II is virtually a textbook illustration of everything that can go ...
... rule and a genuine ability to rule - is a formula for tragedy throughout Shakespeare's political plays , and especially his English histories . Shakespeare's Richard II is virtually a textbook illustration of everything that can go ...
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... rule . He is quite good at giving the appearance of a king and es- pecially enjoys the ceremonial aspects of monarchy . In the opening scene of Richard II , Shakespeare shows medieval feudal monarchy in all its story- book glory . The ...
... rule . He is quite good at giving the appearance of a king and es- pecially enjoys the ceremonial aspects of monarchy . In the opening scene of Richard II , Shakespeare shows medieval feudal monarchy in all its story- book glory . The ...
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... rule , only to discover the extent of his dependence . The message of most of the tragedies , whether explicitly political or not , is that there are limits to human indepen- dence and control . Shakespeare's tragedies show us the ...
... rule , only to discover the extent of his dependence . The message of most of the tragedies , whether explicitly political or not , is that there are limits to human indepen- dence and control . Shakespeare's tragedies show us the ...
Contents
From the Medieval to the Modern World | 11 |
Liberty in Shakespeares British Plays | 33 |
The Domestic Politics of Shakespeares Comedies | 49 |
Copyright | |
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