Shakespeare and the Founders of Liberty in America

Shakespeare and the Founders of Liberty in America is a book written by Charles Mills Gayley that explores the influence of William Shakespeare on the founding of America and the development of American ideas about liberty. The book analyzes how Shakespeare's works were read and interpreted by the founding fathers, including Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin, and how these ideas were integrated into the American political and cultural landscape. The book also examines the role of Shakespeare in shaping American literature and culture, and how his works continue to resonate with American audiences today. Through a detailed analysis of Shakespeare's plays and the writings of the founding fathers, Shakespeare and the Founders of Liberty in America provides a unique perspective on the intersection of literature, politics, and culture in America's early history.1917. Contents: The Foundations of Liberty in America; Shakespeare and the Liberals of the Virginia Company; The Tempest and an Unpublished Letter from Virginia; The Leader of the Liberal Movement-Sir Edwin Sandys; Richard Hooker and the Principles of American Liberty; Shakespeare�������s Views of the Individual in Relation to the State; Shakespeare and Hooker; The Heritage in Common: England, America, France: and The Meaning for Us Today. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.