Shakespeare's philosophy : discovering the meaning behind the plays / Colin McGinn.
| Author/creator | McGinn, Colin, 1950- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : HarperCollins, ©2006. |
| Copyright Date | ©2006 |
| Description | viii, 230 pages ; 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | General themes -- A Midsummer Night's Dream -- Hamlet -- Othello -- MacBeth -- King Lear -- The Tempest -- Shakespeare and gender -- Shakespeare and psychology -- Shakespeare and ethics -- Shakespeare and tragedy -- Shakespeare's genius. |
| Abstract | A professor of philosophy offers insight into how six of Shakespeare's major works reflect the bard's personal beliefs and were influenced by the essays of Montaigne, and evaluates Shakespeare's thematic uses of psychology, ethics, and tragedy. |
| Local note | Little-473074--3051310687584 |
| Local note | Little-350973-305131037118X |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-213) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005055008 |
| ISBN | 0060856157 (acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 9780060856151 (acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PR3001 .M38 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |