Shakespeare Beyond Science

When Poetry Was the World

By: Sky Gilbert

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Paperback | 7 January 2021

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Explore Shakespeare's world through the lens of rhetoric and language, challenging traditional interpretations.

Shakespeare Beyond Science delves into Shakespeare's plays, viewing them not as sources of hidden meanings, but as rhetorical experiences. Sky Gilbert examines Shakespeare within the context of early modern style debates, positioning him alongside figures like Lyly and Hermogenes, who valued language and form over scientific interpretation. This book challenges the notion of Shakespeare as a moral guide, instead presenting him as a master of language, deeply aware of its power to shape our understanding.

Discover how Shakespeare's plays reflect a world where poetry and language held sway, influencing consciousness and perception. This book is for readers interested in:

Shakespearean analysis
Rhetorical theory
History of ideas

Uncover the Bard's genius beyond plot and character-a journey into the heart of language itself.

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"Sky Gilbert's second feature is a step up the professional ladder from his first" -- Variety
Inspired by Barbara Pym's comedic tales of quiet life in the British countryside, Sky Gilbert's latest work is uproarious, touching, and poignant. -- Carly Maga, Torontoist
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"Gilbert has spoken eloquently about society's persecution and misunderstanding of non-conformity- and that's a theme that goes beyond the specifics of homosexuality." -- The Toronto Star
"It is the best book I've read this year, one of the most interesting books I've ever encountered." -- Barcza
"Gilbert has a real gift for explaining complicated intellectual ideas with conviction and clarity, and for keeping his prose cheerful -- however deep he burrows. Frances Yates had that too." -- Alexander Waugh, author of The House of Wittgenstein

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