A Thousand times more fair : what Shakespeare's plays teach us about justice /

In this book, the author turns his attention to the question of what makes a fair and just society, and delves deep into a surprising source to answer it: Shakespear's greatest plays. Through fresh and insightful readings of Measure for Measure, Titus Andronicus, Othello, and others, he address...

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Main Author: Yoshino, Kenji
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Ecco, 2012
Edition:1st Ecco pbk. ed
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Summary:In this book, the author turns his attention to the question of what makes a fair and just society, and delves deep into a surprising source to answer it: Shakespear's greatest plays. Through fresh and insightful readings of Measure for Measure, Titus Andronicus, Othello, and others, he addresses the fundamental questions we ask about our world today and elucidates some of the most troubling issues in contemporary life
Physical Description:xiii, 305 pages ; 20 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:9780061769122
0061769126