John H. Cameron

Shakespeare's Politic Histories (eBook, PDF)

The Italian Connection

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book argues that close readings of Shakespeare's early English History plays informed by the Italian 'politic histories' of the early modern period, that sought to explore the machinations of power politics in governance and in the shaping of historical events; will greatly aid our understanding of the 'politic' qualities dramatized

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781003808992
• Artikelnr.: 69352601

Autorenporträt

John H. Cameron teaches English Literature at Saint Mary's University as well as German and Russian Literature at Dalhousie University. He is the editor of Narrative is the Essence of History and co-editor (with Goran Stanivukovic) of a special issue of Forum for Modern Language Studies that explores the development of comedy across different theatrical traditions (July 2022). He is the co-author (with Goran Stanivukovic) of Tragedies of the English Renaissance.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1 Shakespeare's Politic Histories: The Italian Connection

Politic Histories, Politic Stratagems



The Prince: A Prolegomena



Gracing My Stratagems: Politic Drama



2 The First Tetralogy, Shakespeare's Politic History



Things Not as They Ought to Be, but as They Truly Are

Might vs. Right

Trust and Distrust

The Fox and the Lion

With silence, be politic: Waiting for the Right Moment

Weakness and Cruelty



3 'Made I him king for this?': Buckingham and the Choice of Ministers

Choosing the Right Minister, Choosing the Right Prince



Give us notice of his inclinations: The Use of Spies

Playing the Orator, Playing the Crowd

Stops he now for breath? The Limits of Politic Stratagems



4 Stanley, the True Machiavellian of Richard III





Stanley, the Quiet Machiavellian



What think'st thou, then, of Stanley? Hiding One's Intentions

Look unto it: Failing to See Past the Surface

What says Lord Stanley? Choosing the Right Moment



5 'For few men right temper with the stars': Fortuna and Virtù





Tempering with the stars

Fortune Favours the Bold: The Nature of Virtù

Fortuna vs. Virtù, or Fortuna and Virtù?





Conclusion 'My kingdom for a horse!': The Hollow Crown

My kingdom for a horse! The Hollow Crown



For one commanding all, obey'd by none: Some Closing Thoughts





Bibliography

Index