The Regal Phantasm (Routledge Revivals)

The book delves into the intricate relationship between theater and power during the English Renaissance, analyzing key Shakespearean plays such as Henry V, Richard II, and Macbeth. It incorporates various cultural materials, including philosophical and historical perspectives on sovereignty, as well as artistic representations of treason and punishment. This detailed exploration is particularly valuable for students of Shakespeare and those interested in the interplay between cultural analysis, post-structuralism, and psychoanalytic theory.