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Shakespeare and Republicanism

Andrew Hadfield

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Andrew Hadfield reveals for the first time exactly how Shakespeare was influenced by contemporary strands in political thought critical of the English crown. Although he was often seen as a conservative political thinker characterized by an over-riding fear of the 'mob', Hadfield argues that Shakespeare's writing actually emerged out of an intellectual milieu fascinated by republican ideas. From the 1590s onwards, he explored republican themes in his poetry and plays: political assassination, elected government, alternative constitutions, and, perhaps most importantly of all, the problem of power without responsibility.

Language: English

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: July 21, 2005

ISBN: 0521816076

ISBN 13: 9780521816076

Shakespeare and Republicanism

Andrew Hadfield

3.6/5 ( ratings)

Andrew Hadfield reveals for the first time exactly how Shakespeare was influenced by contemporary strands in political thought critical of the English crown. Although he was often seen as a conservative political thinker characterized by an over-riding fear of the 'mob', Hadfield argues that Shakespeare's writing actually emerged out of an intellectual milieu fascinated by republican ideas. From the 1590s onwards, he explored republican themes in his poetry and plays: political assassination, elected government, alternative constitutions, and, perhaps most importantly of all, the problem of power without responsibility.

Language: English

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: July 21, 2005

ISBN: 0521816076

ISBN 13: 9780521816076

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