Keith Linley

'The Tempest' in Context

Sin, Repentance and Forgiveness

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

How did the court audience of 1611 respond to this unusual play? Situating 'The Tempest' in its time, this guide explains the Christian ethics, contemporary political scene, literary atmosphere and requirements of tragi-comedy that inform the background of this magical and mysterious play.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Anthem Press
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Februar 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 471g
• ISBN-13: 9781783083756
• ISBN-10: 1783083751
• Artikelnr.: 41762723

Autorenporträt

Keith Linley

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Prologue
1. The Historical Context: An Overview
2. The Elizabethan World Order: From Divinity to Dust
3. Sin, Death and the Prince of Darkness
4. The Seven Cardinal Virtues
5. Kingship
6. Patriarchy, Family Authority and Gender Relationships
7. Man in His Place
8. Images of Disorder: The Religious Context
9. The Context of Education: Nature versus Nurture
10. The Contemporary Political Context
11. Enchantment: The Context of Magic
12. The Context of Colonialism and Cannibals: Theft or Duty?
13. Literary Context
14. Tender Patriarch or Tyrant? The Limits of Authority
15. The Moral Context: Sins, Virtues and Transgressions
Notes
Bibliography
Index