Ebook: Shakespeare's ideas: more things in heaven and earth

An in-depth exploration, through his plays and poems, of the philosophy of Shakespeare as a great poet, a great dramatist and a "great mind". Written by a leading Shakespearean scholarDiscusses an array of topics, including sex and gender, politics and political theory, writing and acting, religious controversy and issues of faith, skepticism and misanthropy, and closureExplores Shakespeare as a great poet, a great dramatist and a "great mind.";Cover Page; Title Page; Publisher Page; Copyright; Dedication; Acknowledgements; 1: A Natural Philosopher; 2: Lust in Action; 3: What is Honour?; 4: Hold the Mirror Up to Nature; 5: What Form of Prayer Can Serve My Turn?; 6: Is Man No More Than This?; 7: Here Our Play Has Ending; 8: Credo; Further Reading; Index.