Lately there’s a lot of talk about Shakespeare as a student of the philosophy of Montaigne. But in two
new books I show that there is not much foundation for that. The more significant influence on
Shakespeare is that of Socrates and Plato. Shakespeare’s plays can be read as quasi-Platonic dialogues
treating fundamental issues and concepts such as “What Is Honor?” (Falstaff) If you’re interested in
the finest Shakespeare exegesis available today, you might take a look at: HAMLET MADE SIMPLE AND
OTHER ESSAYS and UNREADING SHAKESPEARE, both on Amazon, Publisher New English Review Press.
Want the definitive study of Hamlet? Read those books. You’ll see.