Mirth and morality of Shakespeare's holy fools

Mirth and morality of Shakespeare's holy fools / Sandra J. Pyle.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pyle, Sandra J.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lewiston : Edwin Mellen Press, ©1998.
Series:Studies in British literature ; v. 33.
Subjects:
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Characters > Fools.
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Religion.
Christianity and literature > England > History > 16th century.
Christian drama, English > History and criticism.
Didactic drama, English > History and criticism.
Medievalism > England > History > 16th century.
Fools and jesters in literature.
Christian ethics in literature.
Religion in literature.
Virtues in literature.
Vices in literature.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.
Table of Contents:
  • Shakespeare's holy fools and their priestly mission
  • Feste as curate exorcises pride in Twelfth night
  • The fool scourges envy in King Lear
  • Petruchio combats anger in The taming of the shrew
  • Physician heal thyself--Hamlet, the clown prince, purges sloth
  • Portia prosecutes avarice in The merchant of Venice
  • Prince Hal foils gluttony in Henry IV, I & II
  • Bottom, the uncourtly lover, nullifies lust in A midsummer night's dream
  • Dancing with the holy fool.

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