May september 1905 (2 resultados)

Condición: Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xii), 388 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. Cheap paper browning. Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. BIO (Résumé, Memoir).…

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique perspective on Shakespeare's work, challenging the common view of him as a gifted but unlearned writer. The author argues that Shakespeare was well-versed in classical literature, particularly the works of Roman Stoic philosophers like Seneca. The author presents extensive evidence of Shakespeare's familiarity with Seneca's writings, including direct parallels between passages in Shakespeare's plays and Seneca's philosophical treatises. Through this analysis, the book reveals the profound influence of Stoic thought on Shakespeare's ethical and religious ideas, challenging the notion of a clear divide between ancient and modern perspectives on these subjects. The book's insights bridge the gap between classical antiquity and Renaissance literature, enhancing our understanding of Shakespeare's enduring relevance and the timeless nature of human philosophical inquiry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…