Shakespeare on Monastic Life: Nuns and Friars in Measure for Measure.

Chapter 12 of the book "Shakespeare and the Culture of Christianity in Early Modern England" is presented. It explores William Shakespeare's distinction between the Aristotelian notion of happiness, which requires friendship and marriage as depicted in the opening scene of his book "A Midsummer Nigh...

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Publicado en:Shakespeare & the Culture of Christianity in Early Modern England pp. 311 - 336
Autor principal: Beauregard, David
Formato: Capítulo de libro
Publicado: Fordham University Press 2003
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Sumario:Chapter 12 of the book "Shakespeare and the Culture of Christianity in Early Modern England" is presented. It explores William Shakespeare's distinction between the Aristotelian notion of happiness, which requires friendship and marriage as depicted in the opening scene of his book "A Midsummer Night's Dream." This chapter also investigates some important Roman Catholic theological dimensions having to do with monastic life and the representation of the sacrament of penance.