Twelfth Night eBook

In this thought provoking book the author takes the reader into the fascinating world of Alchemy and Cabala that underlies Shakespeare''s play, Twelfth Night or What You Will. We are shown not only how the play is based on a profound understanding of the biblical Genesis and Revelation but also of the mystery path of initiation that lies between. The story takes on another depth of meaning when we realise that the characters represent aspects of our own psyche and spirit as well as of society generally, and that the play is an allegory of a possible path to our own and humanity’s future happiness.This is the fifth of Peter Dawkins’ books on the Wisdom of Shakespeare. The series is devoted to showing the depth of wisdom and the extraordinary knowledge of the Mystery traditions contained in the Shakespeare plays. The books are written for all Shakespeare lovers, students of the Western wisdom traditions, and for actors and audience alike.‘I want to express how delighted I am to have read the Wisdom of Shakespeare books!They are not only a deeply interesting source to the Neoplatonic wisdom but also a Christmas gift to any director or actor who is about to start rehearsals in a Shakespeare play. Many times I caught myself in losing the book and starting to dream of how to build the scene, or create the character. That is what a real theatre book does!’Caspar Koch, Danish actor, director and playwright.‘We know Shakespeare is entertaining, and his work a phenomenon amongst mankind’s achievements, but what is he actually saying to us? There are many interpretations. I find Peter’s one of the most beautiful and one that is beneficial to my life, enriching my ability to live intimately with myself, others, and the world around me, seen and unseen.’Mark Rylance, Artistic Director of the Shakespeare Globe Theatre.