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In this slim, poetically powerful volume, Piero Boitani develops his earlier work in The Bible and Its Rewritings, focusing on Shakespeares rescripturing of the Gospels. Boitani persuasively urges that Shakespeare read the New Testament with great care and an overall sense of affirmation and participation, and that many of his plays constitute their own original testament, insofar as they translate the good news into human terms. In Hamlet and King Lear, he suggests, Shakespeares 'New Testament' is merely hinted at, and faith, salvation, and peace are only glimpsed from far away. But in Pericles, Cymbeline, The Winters Tale, and The Tempest, the themes of compassion and forgiveness, transcendence, immanence, the role of the deity, resurrection, and epiphany are openly, if often obliquely, staged. The Christian Gospels and the Christian Bible are the signposts of this itinerary.Originally published in 2009, Boitani's Il Vangelo Secondo Shakespeare was awarded the 2010 De Sanctis Prize, a prestigious Italian literary award. Now available for the first time in an English translation, The Gospel according to Shakespeare brings to a broad scholarly and nonscholarly audience Boitani's insights into the current themes dominating the study of Shakespeare's literary theology. It will be of special interest to general readers interested in Shakespeares originality and religious perspective.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Gospel according to Shakespeare'? A: The book explores Shakespeare's interpretation of the Gospels, suggesting that his plays offer original testament themes, translating Christian messages into human experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Gospel according to Shakespeare'? A: The author is Piero Boitani, who previously published the work in Italian as 'Il Vangelo Secondo Shakespeare'.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in this book? A: Key themes include compassion, forgiveness, resurrection, and the role of the deity, as presented in several of Shakespeare's plays.
- Q: Is this book a translation, and when was it published? A: Yes, it is the first English translation of Boitani's original work, published on January 9, 2014.
- Q: What condition is the book available in? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Gospel according to Shakespeare' have? A: The book contains 170 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What is the significance of the 2010 De Sanctis Prize mentioned in the description? A: The De Sanctis Prize is a prestigious Italian literary award, highlighting the recognition of Boitani's work in the realm of literary studies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, it is intended for both scholarly and nonscholarly audiences, appealing to those interested in Shakespeare's religious perspectives.
- Q: How does this book relate to Shakespeare's literary theology? A: The book provides insights into how Shakespeare's works engage with Christian themes, offering a unique perspective on his literary theology.