Title Christian humanism in Shakespeare : a study in religion and literature / Lee Oser

Published Washington, D.C. : The Catholic University of America Press, [2022]

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 285 pages) Contents Introduction: Thinking of Shakespeare as a Christian -- Theological comedy in A midsummer night's dream -- Moral figures in The merchant of Venice -- The Henriad : a skeptical Christian writes history -- Free will in Hamlet? -- On not understanding King Lear's hidden God -- Conclusion: Shakespeare and the radical middle Summary "Oser reviews the rival cases for a Protestant Shakespeare and for a Catholic Shakespeare, but leaves the issue open, focusing, instead, on how Shakespeare exploits artistic resources that are specific to Christianity, including the classical-Christian rhetorical tradition. The scope of the book ranges from an introductory survey of the critical field as it now stands, to individual chapters on A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Merchant of Venice, the Henriad, Hamlet, and King Lear. Oser holds that mainstream literary criticism has created a false picture of Shakespeare by secularizing him and misconstruing the nature of his art. Through careful study of the plays, the author portrays Shakespeare as a friend to the enduring project of humanistic education"-- Provided by publisher Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on November 15, 2023) Subject Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Religion. Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation. SUBJECT Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Religion Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 fast Subject Humanism, Religious, in literature. Christianity in literature. Christian humanism -- England Christianity and literature -- England -- History -- 16th century Christianity and literature -- England -- History -- 17th century English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 -- History and criticism English drama -- 17th century -- History and criticism LITERARY CRITICISM / Shakespeare Christian humanism Christianity and literature Christianity in literature English drama English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan Humanism, Religious, in literature Religion England Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc. History Form Electronic book LC no. 2022004193 ISBN 9780813235110 0813235111

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