The Delphic Theme Of Self-Knowledge In The Literature Of The 16th And 17th Centuries

By Eliza Gregory Wilkins

Book Overview

The Delphic Theme of Self-Knowledge in the Literature of the 16th and 17th Centuries is a book written by Eliza Gregory Wilkins. The book explores the theme of self-knowledge in literature during the 16th and 17th centuries. The author examines how the Delphic oracle, an ancient Greek institution that was believed to provide prophecies and guidance, influenced the literary works of this time period. The book covers a range of authors and works, including Shakespeare's Hamlet, John Milton's Paradise Lost, and Sir Thomas Browne's Religio Medici. The author argues that the Delphic theme of self-knowledge was a popular motif during this time period and was used to explore the human condition and the search for truth. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of this theme and its impact on literature during the 16th and 17th centuries.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Delphic Maxims in Literature, by Eliza Gregory Wilkins. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594238.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: 1162873132
• ISBN13: 9781162873138
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"