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Edward Hall

    The Comedy of Errors
    King Richard III
    Value, Conflict, and Order
    • Value, Conflict, and Order

      Berlin, Hampshire, Williams, and the Realist Revival in Political Theory

      • 256 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      Exploring the tension between idealism and realism in political philosophy, the book examines whether the discipline should envision an ideal society or address the complexities of a world filled with moral disagreements. It highlights the contributions of notable thinkers like Bernard Williams, Stuart Hampshire, and Isaiah Berlin, advocating for a political realism that focuses on coexistence amidst diverse values. Edward Hall develops a contemporary framework for understanding politics in the 21st century, emphasizing practical approaches to living together despite fundamental disagreements.

      Value, Conflict, and Order
      3,5
    • King Richard III

      • 252 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      The second edition of King Richard III, with a new introductory section by Janis Lull.

      King Richard III
      3,9
    • The Comedy of Errors

      • 272 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      Two sets of twins are separated at birth by a storm at sea: a pair of masters (both named Antipholus) and a pair of servants (both named Dromio). Years later, the Antipholus-and-Dromio pair raised in Syracuse happen to visit Ephesus, where the respective twins reside—providing the basis for ongoing incidents of mistaken identity, within a lively plot of quarrels, arrests, and a grand courtroom denouement. Based on a pair of comic dramas from ancient Rome, The Comedy of Errors presents a spectacle of pure farce in the spirit of utmost fun and—as the title suggests—hilarious confusion. One of Shakespeare's earliest dramatic efforts, the play abounds in his trademark conceits, puns, and other forms of fanciful wordplay. It also foreshadows his later and greatest comedies, offering students and scholars a valuable key to the playwright's development.

      The Comedy of Errors
      3,5