Shakespeare’s Forgotten Allegory: Vice, Virtue, and Spoilt Children

Shakespeare's Forgotten Allegory argues that we have forgotten a cultural icon that helped to bring about the Renaissance, that this character appeared in plays between 1350 and 1650, and that it adds a long-forgotten allegorical narrative to their works. This text appeals to those interested in late medieval and early modern drama, the history of teaching and child-rearing, the practical application of philosophy, the Renaissance, and how history continues to influence our modern world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Shakespeare's Forgotten Allegory presents three intriguing points:
1. We have lost a cultural icon that played a significant role in the Renaissance.
2. This character, who was used to convey classical wisdom about raising children to become moral adults, appeared consistently in plays performed between 1350 and 1650.
3. Notably, Shakespeare and Ben Jonson were among those who frequently employed this character, adding a long-forgotten allegorical narrative to their works.

This evidence-based reevaluation of some of Western literature's most iconic works suggests that a fundamental aspect of their content has been overlooked for centuries.

This text will captivate individuals with a passion for late medieval and early modern drama, particularly Shakespeare's works. It will also interest those who are curious about the history of teaching and child-rearing, the practical application of philosophy in society, the significance of the Renaissance period, and how it shaped society. Furthermore, it will appeal to those who want to delve deeper into the influence of history on our modern world, even if it may sometimes be misconstrued.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032585512