Focusing on Shakespearean scholarship and theatrical practices, this book provides a critical examination of how we interpret and perform the works of the Bard. It delves into the myriad controversies and questions surrounding Shakespeare, offering insights into the evolving perspectives on his plays and their relevance. The author draws from extensive research to highlight the complexities of understanding Shakespeare's legacy in both literary and performance contexts.
Exploring the complex motivations behind one of history's most infamous figures, this book delves into the interpretations of Hitler's actions and ideologies following the Second World War and the Holocaust. It examines the perspectives of historians, psychologists, and theologians to uncover the psychological and historical implications of his policies, shedding light on how a single personality could orchestrate widespread atrocities.
This analysis delves into the chilling reality of nuclear threats throughout history, highlighting critical moments when the world faced annihilation. It examines the factors that have repeatedly brought humanity to the brink of disaster and explores the current geopolitical landscape, revealing why we find ourselves in a similar precarious position today. Through thorough research and reporting, the book sheds light on the urgent need for awareness and action in the face of ongoing nuclear risks.
"From the bestselling author of The Shakespeare Wars and Explaining Hitler comes a stirring manifesto on love in the modern age. From one generation to the next, our understanding of love is constantly evolving, be it courtship, sex, or romantic relationships. The science of love is advancing, too, from the study of chemicals responsible for our behavior in love to the mining of data generated using dating apps. Now, more than ever, we find ourselves asking: what is love? Is it a diffuse feeling or a quantifiable chemical reaction? What is lust? What is a chance meeting and what is fate? And why have we become so obsessed with codifying love through science? Ron Rosenbaum interrogates love's role in the public imagination over centuries to uncover its age old-and newer-secrets. Rosenbaum's research pulls from centuries of the arts and sciences as well as his own lived experience, illuminating the loves that have marked his life and the sacrifices he has made for each. He argues for the beauty and specialness of love, and for its capacity to make us kinder, wiser, and more generous. He shows us the feeling of breath being taken away and the skipping of a heartbeat. In essence, he argues for the very capacity that makes us human. A Defense of Love is more than a primer on the intersection of love with literature and science-it is a guide to a deeply noble pursuit: the power of surrendering to love"--