The Sense of History in Greek and Shakespearean Drama

Sketches the background of drama and history to look at why one should consider them together. Then provides an examination of four Greek and four Shakespearian plays in light of history. Preface Contents Part I. Introduction I. Drama and History II. Hellenic Historical Consciousness: The Equilibrium of Nature III. Judaeo-Christian Historical Consciousness: The Vocation of Israel Part II. A necessary excursus IV. The Problem of Dramatic Form Part III. Comparisons V. Nemesis and Judgment: The Persians and Richard III VI. Synthesis and Providence: The Oresteia and Hamlet VII. The Uses of Time: The Oedipus Tyrannus and Macbeth VIII. Release and Reconciliation: The Alcestis and the Winter’s Tale IX. Conclusion Appendix: On the Choice of the Plays Bibliography Index