Taking the classical view that the political shapes man's
consciousness, Allan Bloom considers Shakespeare as a profoundly
political Renaissance dramatist. He aims to recover Shakespeare's
ideas and beliefs and to make his work once again a recognized
source for the serious study of moral and political problems.
In essays looking at "Julius Caesar, Othello, " and "The Merchant
of Venice, " Bloom shows how Shakespeare presents a picture of man
that does not assume privileged access for only literary criticism.
With this claim, he argues that political philosophy offers a
comprehensive framework within which the problems of the
Shakespearean heroes can be viewed. In short, he argues that
Shakespeare was an eminently political author. Also included is an
essay by Harry V. Jaffa on the limits of politics in "King Lear."
"A very good book indeed . . . one which can be recommended to all
who are interested in Shakespeare." --G. P. V. Akrigg
"This series of essays reminded me of the scope and depth of
Shakespeare's original vision. One is left with the impression that
Shakespeare really had figured out the answers to some important
questions many of us no longer even know to ask."-Peter A. Thiel,
CEO, PayPal, "Wall Street Journal"
"Allan Bloom was the John U. Nef Distinguished Service Professor on
the Committee on Social Thought and the co-director of the John M.
Olin Center for Inquiry into the Theory and Practice of Democracy
at the University of Chicago. Harry V. Jaffa is professor emeritus
at Claremont McKenna College and Claremont Graduate School."
General
| Imprint: |
University of Chicago Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Emersion: Emergent Village resources for communities of faith |
| Release date: |
December 1996 |
| First published: |
December 1996 |
| Authors: |
Allan Bloom
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| Dimensions: |
141 x 216 x 1mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
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| Pages: |
160 |
| Edition: |
New edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-226-06041-5 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-226-06041-1 |
| Barcode: |
9780226060415 |
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