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Brightest Heaven of Invention: A Christian Guide to Six Shakespeare Plays
Shakespeare was, as Caesar says of Cassius, "a great observer," able to see and depict patterns of events and character. He understood how politics is shaped by the clash of men with various colorings of self-interest and idealism, how violence breeds violence, how fragile human beings create masks and disguises for protection, how schemers do the same for advanc...more
Paperback, 284 pages
Published
June 1st 1996
by Canon Press
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This is an other study guide from Peter Leithart, this one on six of Shakespeare's plays. Leithart picks "Henry V" and "Julius Caesar" for the historical plays, "Hamlet" and "Macbeth" for the tragedies, and "The Taming of the Shrew" and "Much Ado About Nothing" for the comedies.
What is most worthwhile from this book are the lists of movies / theater productions of the various plays to watch. It is best to experience a Sh...more
What is most worthwhile from this book are the lists of movies / theater productions of the various plays to watch. It is best to experience a Sh...more
For anyone wondering how Shakespeare can fit into a Christian Worldview, this book is a gem. Not only did it open my eyes to the true genius of Shakespeare (as if i didn't know that already) but I found many practical ways to use this book when teaching it to others.
A superbly rich and insightful guide to six of Shakespeare's plays: 2 Histories (Henry V and Julius Caesar), 2 Tragedies (Hamlet and Macbeth), and 2 Comedies (The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing).
I loved reading the book and have re-read it, as well as using it to help teach the plays to my children when I was homeschooling. It is a blessing to have someone with insight into the various works. I am most appreciative of guides.
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Dr. Leithart teaches Theology and Literature at New Saint Andrews College and serves as pastor of Trinity Reformed Church. He is a contributing editor to Touchstone magazine and has published articles in a variety of mediums, from daily newspapers to theological journals.
Dr. Leithart was educated at Hillsdale College, Westminster Theological Seminary and the University of Cambridge in...more
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