William Kerrigan
Shakespeare's Promises
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801877438
- author:
- William Kerrigan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Johns Hopkins University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 216mm
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Shakespeare's Promises explores the significance of promises in art and life. In this study, William Kerrigan examines the role of promises in Shakespeare's works, arguing that they were particularly important for the playwright at a pivotal moment in history. Kerrigan discusses promises in various fields, including philosophy, law, psychology, politics, language, and everyday life, before delving into detailed analyses of three key plays: Richard III, The Merchant of Venice, and Othello. He also examines the swearing scene in Hamlet, providing a nuanced understanding of how promising relates to morality. By investigating promises in Shakespeare's works, Kerrigan sheds new light on the playwright's idealism and the ways in which promising can both motivate and complicate human relationships.
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