Shakespeare's Delineations Of Insanity, Imbecility And Suicide

By Abner Otis Kellogg

Book Overview

Shakespeare's Delineations Of Insanity, Imbecility And Suicide is a book written by Abner Otis Kellogg that explores the representation of mental illness in the works of William Shakespeare. The book examines the portrayal of characters who exhibit symptoms of insanity, imbecility, and suicidal tendencies in Shakespeare's plays. Kellogg analyzes the language, actions, and motivations of these characters, discussing the cultural and historical context in which they were written. The book also delves into the medical understanding of mental illness during Shakespeare's time and how it influenced his writing. Overall, Shakespeare's Delineations Of Insanity, Imbecility And Suicide offers a unique perspective on the portrayal of mental health in one of the greatest playwrights of all time.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: 1430453214
• ISBN13: 9781430453215
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"