The Philosopher's Toothache : Embodied Stoicism in Early Modern English Drama /

Show other versions (1)

"Informed by work in both classical philosophy and performance studies, this book argues that Stoicism infused the theatrical culture of early modern England. Plays written during this period instruct audiences to cultivate their virtue, self-awareness, and creativity in keeping with Stoic prac...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sherman, Donovan (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Evanston, Illinois : Northwestern University Press, 2022.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
LITERARY CRITICISM / General
Stoics in literature.
Philosophy in literature.
English drama > Early modern and Elizabethan.
English drama > Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 > History and criticism.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:"Informed by work in both classical philosophy and performance studies, this book argues that Stoicism infused the theatrical culture of early modern England. Plays written during this period instruct audiences to cultivate their virtue, self-awareness, and creativity in keeping with Stoic practice"--
Physical Description:1 online resource (203 pages).
ISBN:9780810144163

Similar Items