Of Philosophers and Kings

Description:

"This work argues that Shakespeare was as great a philosopher as he was a poet, and that his greatness as a poet derived even more from his power as a thinker than from his genius for linguistic expression. Accordingly, Leon Craig's interpretation of the plays - focusing primarily on Macbeth and King Lear, but including extensive comments on Othello, The Winter's Tale, and Measure for Measure - are intended to demonstrate what can be gained from reading Shakespeare 'philosophically.'"--BOOK JACKET.

subjects: English Philosophy,  History,  Philosophy,  Philosophy, English,  Political and social views,  Political science,  Politics and literature,  Politics in literature,  Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, macbeth,  Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, king lear,  Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, knowledge and learning,  Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, political and social views,  Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, knowledge, law,  Knowledge and learning

People: William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Places: Great Britain

Times: 17th century