Shakespeare the Renaissance Humanist: Moral Philosophy and His Plays

Raspa, Anthony

During the Renaissance, moral philosophy came to permeate the minds of many, including the spectators that poured into Shakespeare's Globe theatre. Examining these strains of thought that formed the basis for humanism, Raspa delves into King Lear, Hamlet, among others to unlock what influence this had on both Shakespeare and his interpreters.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2016-01-06

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137581112

DOI: 10.1057/9781137580160

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 195