Edward Hall Livres

Exploring the tension between idealism and realism in political philosophy, the book examines whether the discipline should envision an ideal society or address the complexities of a world filled with moral disagreements. It highlights the contributions of notable thinkers like Bernard Williams, Stuart Hampshire, and Isaiah Berlin, advocating for a political realism that focuses on coexistence amidst diverse values. Edward Hall develops a contemporary framework for understanding politics in the 21st century, emphasizing practical approaches to living together despite fundamental disagreements.

Based on a pair of comic dramas from ancient Rome, "The Comedy of Errors" presents a spectacle of pure farce in the spirit of utmost fun and--as the title suggests--hilarious confusion. Two sets of identical twins provide the basis for ongoing incidents of mistaken identity, within a lively plot of quarrels, arrests, and a grand courtroom denouement. One of Shakespeare's earliest dramatic efforts, the play abounds in his trademark conceits, puns, and other forms of fanciful wordplay. It also foreshadows his later and greater comedies, offering students and scholars a valuable key to the playwright's development.

A la cour d'Angleterre, Richard, duc de Gloucester, jalouse son frère, le roi Edouard IV. Avide de pouvoir, il le tue et s'empare du trône. C'est le début d'un règne violent : nombreuses seront les victimes de ce roi cruel. Mais bientôt, une révolte éclate : après le crime viendra pour Richard le temps du châtiment... Dernier volet de la tétralogie ouverte avec Henry VI, cette oeuvre est l'une des plus sanglantes de Shakespeare. Drame historique, la pièce donne lieu à tous les excès tandis que se poursuit l'inexorable ascension d'un tyran...