Shakespeare Lied

A provocative exploration of Shakespeare's art as intentional deception, challenging traditional interpretations and embracing the power of lies.

In Shakespeare Lied, Sky Gilbert places Shakespeare at the center of present-day debates over political correctness, asserting that the Bard, in the tradition of Gorgias and Ovid, was a magnificent and intentional liar. Gilbert argues that Shakespeare's goal was not to teach, but to help us transcend traditional notions of truth, embracing the beauty and complexity of language.

This book is for readers interested in:
Shakespearean criticismLiterary theoryPhilosophical essays
Discover how Shakespeare's work challenges our understanding of art, truth, and the power of deception. Explore the depths of Shakespearean rhetoric and embrace the beauty of artistic lies.