As They Liked It: An Essay On Shakespeare And Morality (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436710855)

As They Liked It: An Essay On Shakespeare And Morality is a book written by Alfred Harbage that explores the moral themes present in the plays of William Shakespeare. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Shakespeare's works, focusing on how the playwright addressed issues of morality and ethics in his plays. Harbage delves into the complex characters, intricate plots, and various themes that Shakespeare employed to convey his moral messages. The author also examines the historical and cultural context in which Shakespeare's plays were written, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the playwright's intentions. Overall, As They Liked It is an insightful and thought-provoking book that sheds light on the moral complexities of Shakespeare's works and their relevance to contemporary society.Chapters Include: Moral Stimulus, Moral Response, Paradoxes, Enigmas, The Unreliable Spokesman.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alfred Harbage
ISBN-10: 1436710855
ISBN-13: 9781436710855
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d