George Chapman: The Effect Of Stoicism Upon His Tragedies

By John William Wieler

Book Overview

""George Chapman: The Effect of Stoicism Upon His Tragedies"" is a literary analysis book written by John William Wieler. The book focuses on the works of George Chapman, a prominent English playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era. Wieler examines the influence of Stoicism, a philosophical school that emphasizes self-control and rationality, on Chapman's tragedies. The book delves into the themes of Chapman's plays, such as the struggle between passion and reason, the nature of fate, and the human condition. Wieler also discusses the historical and cultural context of Chapman's works, including the influence of classical Greek and Roman literature. Overall, ""George Chapman: The Effect of Stoicism Upon His Tragedies"" provides a comprehensive analysis of Chapman's works and their philosophical underpinnings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163196916
• ISBN13: 9781163196915
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"