Hermeneutic Shakespeare

This volume explores the philosophical hermeneutics of Shakespearean tradition, investigating fundamental questions such as what is philosophical hermeneutics, why it is important, what literary and cultural hermeneutics do, and how they can benefit the interpretation of Shakespearean plays. It includes contributions from philosophers such as Friedrich Ast, Daniel Friedrich Schleiermacher, Wilhelm Dilthey, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Martin Heidegger, Hans-Georg Gadamer, and Steven Connor. Part Two applies universal principles of philosophical hermeneutics to explicate historical, philosophical, acquired, and applied literary interpretations through the critical practices of Shakespeare's plays.

Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate realm of philosophical hermeneutics, offering profound insights into the foundations, theories, and methodologies of hermeneutics within the context of Shakespearean tradition. At the core of this scholarly exploration, this volume investigates fundamental questions such as: What is philosophical hermeneutics? Why is philosophical hermeneutics important? What role do literary and cultural hermeneutics play in the interpretation of Shakespearean plays? How can literary and cultural hermeneutics enhance our understanding of Shakespearean plays?

Hermeneutic Shakespeare is divided into two main sections. The first section provides a comprehensive understanding of philosophical hermeneutics, encompassing the fundamental principles of literary and cultural hermeneutics. Philosophers such as Friedrich Ast, Daniel Friedrich Schleiermacher, Wilhelm Dilthey, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Martin Heidegger, Hans-Georg Gadamer, and more recently, Steven Connor, are featured in this section, shedding light on their contributions to the field.

The second section of the volume applies universal principles of philosophical hermeneutics to explicate the historical, philosophical, acquired, and applied literary interpretations through the critical practices of Shakespeare's plays or their adaptations. Examples include Henry V, The Merchant of Venice, Hamlet, and The Comedy of Errors. This section aims to engage scholars and students alike, providing a valuable contribution to contemporary understanding of Shakespeare and literature hermeneutics.

Chapters 2, 5, and 6 of this book are available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. These chapters have been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. The funding for this project was provided by Guangdong University of Foreign Studies.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032331041