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Shakespeare: The Journey into the Sacred

By Simon Sheridan
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By Simon Sheridan
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  • Outlines a method of story interpretation inspired by the work Joseph Campbell which begins with the premise that every story is a transformation of the hero's identity
  • Applies this method to seven of Shakespeare's greatest plays, unlocking the true meaning of Hamlet, King Lear, and others
  • Uses Jung's concept of the archetypes to show that Shakespeare's oeuvre is an exploration of the most common transformations in life
  • Draws out the difference between Greek and Shakespearean tragedy to s...