{"product_id":"elizabethan-psychology-and-shakespeares-plays-9781025630595","title":"Elizabethan Psychology and Shakespeare's Plays","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Ruth Leila Anderson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Shakespeare\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Elizabethan Psychology and Shakespeare's Plays\" is an insightful study that delves into the psychological underpinnings of William Shakespeare's dramatic works through the lens of Renaissance thought. Ruth Leila Anderson examines how the Elizabethan understanding of the human mind, including theories of the humors and the soul's influence on behavior, directly shaped the development of Shakespeare's characters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book explores the intricate connection between early modern science and literary creation, demonstrating how contemporary medical and philosophical beliefs provided a framework for portraying complex emotions and moral conflicts. By analyzing key plays, Anderson illustrates the way Shakespeare utilized the psychological conventions of his era to craft authentic and compelling personae that resonated with his audience's worldview. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a vital exploration of the intellectual history behind the Renaissance stage, \"Elizabethan Psychology and Shakespeare's Plays\" offers valuable perspective for students of literature and history alike. It highlights the profound influence of sixteenth-century thought on the artistic representation of human nature, making it a cornerstone for those seeking to understand the deeper motivations within the immortal dramas of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47884318441623,"sku":"9781025630595","price":1584.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025630595.webp?v=1781106973","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/elizabethan-psychology-and-shakespeares-plays-9781025630595","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}