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The Elizabethan World Picture: A Study of the Idea of Order in the Age of Shakespeare, Donne and Milton

by E.M.W. Tillyard
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The Elizabethan World Picture: A Study of the Idea of Order in the Age of Shakespeare, Donne and Milton
The Elizabethan World Picture: A Study of the Idea of Order in the Age of Shakespeare, Donne and Milton

Explores Elizabethan age's cosmology and philosophies.

If you're intrigued by how classic literature weaves complex cosmological and philosophical ideas into its narratives, "The Elizabethan World Picture" will be a treasure. It offers insights into the Elizabethan mindset, directly enhancing your understanding and appreciation for the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. This book is an enlightening journey through the intellectual backdrop of the renaissance, a companion that adds depth to Elizabethan literature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Elizabethan World Picture: A Study of the Idea of Order in the Age of Shakespeare, Donne and Milton

by E.M.W. Tillyard
$11.90
Compare to estimated retail price: S$21.05  

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ISBN: 9780394701622
Authors: E.M.W. Tillyard
Publisher: Vintage/Random House (NYC)
Date of Publication: 1959-10-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, Creative Nonfiction, History
Related Topics: European History, Essays, History
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 792 readers)

Description

This brief and illuminating account explores the ideas of world order prevalent in the Elizabethan age and beyond, serving as a valuable companion for readers of the great writers of the 16th and 17th centuries. Prof. Tillyard delves into the medieval concept of an ordered Chain of Being, tracing its evolution under the influence of the dynamic spirit of the Renaissance. The book covers various topics including Angels, the Stars and Fortunes, the Analogy between Macrocosm and Microcosm, the Four Elements, the Four Humours, Sympathies, Correspondences, and the Cosmic Dance - ideas and symbols that captivated the minds and imaginations of not only the Elizabethans but also the entire Renaissance period. (Note: Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.)
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Explores Elizabethan age's cosmology and philosophies.

If you're intrigued by how classic literature weaves complex cosmological and philosophical ideas into its narratives, "The Elizabethan World Picture" will be a treasure. It offers insights into the Elizabethan mindset, directly enhancing your understanding and appreciation for the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. This book is an enlightening journey through the intellectual backdrop of the renaissance, a companion that adds depth to Elizabethan literature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.