Drawing on Hannah Arendt's writings, The World is a Stage uncovers the dramatic foundations of her political thought. In her analysis of totalitarianism, revolution, student movements and other political phenomena, Arendt draws on theatrical concepts such as tragedy, the spectator, and character, while dramatic action provides the model for her concept of politics. Stephen Most also explores the political dimensions of theater, from Greek tragedy and Shakespeare to Enlightenment and modern drama. In so doing, he clarifies Arendt’s claim that "theater is the political art par excellence", while arguing that politics itself is a theatrical art which everyone may engage with for the sake of the world.