Introduction: Shakespeare's political wisdom -- Julius Caesar: the problem of classical republicanism -- Macbeth: ambition driven into darkness -- The Merchant of Venice: Roman virtue in a Christian commerical republic -- King Lear: the question of divine justice -- The Tempest: a philosopher-poet educating citizens.
Introduction: Shakespeare's political wisdom -- Julius Caesar: the problem of classical republicanism -- Macbeth: ambition driven into darkness -- The Merchant of Venice: Roman virtue in a Christian commerical republic -- King Lear: the question of divine justice -- The Tempest: a philosopher-poet educating citizens.