Derrida reads Shakespeare

Chiara Alfano

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    Abstract

    This book brings to light Derrida‘s rich and thought-provoking discussions of Shakespearean drama. Contextualising Derrida‘s readings of Shakespeare‘s 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Hamlet', 'The Merchant of Venice' and 'King Lear' within his wider philosophical project, Alfano explores what draws Derrida to Shakespeare and what makes him particularly suitable for philosophical thought. The author also makes the case for Derrida‘s singular understanding of the relationship between philosophy and Shakespeare and his radical idea of what literary genius is.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationEdinburgh, U.K.
    PublisherEdinburgh University Press
    Number of pages264
    ISBN (Print)9781474409872
    Publication statusPublished - 2020

    Publication series

    NameEdinburgh Critical Studies in Shakespeare and Philosophy
    PublisherEdinburgh University Press

    Keywords

    • English language and literature

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