Shakspere And Montaigne: An Endeavour to Explain the Tendency of 'hamlet' From Allusions in Contemporary Works

Introduction.--The beginnings of the English drama. The stage a medium for political and religious controversies. Shakspere's political creed. Florio's translation of Montaigne's essays.--Montaigne.--Hamlet.--The controversy between Ben Jonson and Dekker. Mention of a dispute between Ben Jonson and Shakspere in 'The return from Parnassus.' Characteristic of Ben Jonson. Ben Jonson's hostile attitude towards Shakspere. Dramatic skirmish between Ben Jonson and Shakspere. Ben Jonson's 'Poctaster.' D