Shakespeare and the Founders of Liberty in America is a book written by Charles Mills Gayley. The book explores the influence of William Shakespeare's works on the founding of the United States of America and the development of American democracy. Gayley argues that the Founding Fathers were heavily influenced by Shakespeare's plays, particularly his exploration of themes such as political power, justice, and the rule of law. The book also examines the ways in which Shakespeare's works were used in the political discourse ...
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Shakespeare and the Founders of Liberty in America is a book written by Charles Mills Gayley. The book explores the influence of William Shakespeare's works on the founding of the United States of America and the development of American democracy. Gayley argues that the Founding Fathers were heavily influenced by Shakespeare's plays, particularly his exploration of themes such as political power, justice, and the rule of law. The book also examines the ways in which Shakespeare's works were used in the political discourse of the time, with figures such as Thomas Jefferson and John Adams quoting from his plays in their speeches and writings. Gayley's book provides a unique perspective on the relationship between literature and politics, and offers a fascinating insight into the intellectual and cultural history of the United States.1917. Contents: The Foundations of Liberty in America; Shakespeare and the Liberals of the Virginia Company; The Tempest and an Unpublished Letter from Virginia; The Leader of the Liberal Movement-Sir Edwin Sandys; Richard Hooker and the Principles of American Liberty; Shakespeare s Views of the Individual in Relation to the State; Shakespeare and Hooker; The Heritage in Common: England, America, France: and The Meaning for Us Today. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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