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 scholarly book written by Eliza Gregory Wilkins. The book explores the theme of self-knowledge in the literature of the 16th and 17th centuries, with a particular focus on the influence of the Delphic oracle in ancient Greek literature.The book begins with an examination of the Delphic oracle and its role in ancient Greek literature, including the works of Plato, Sophocles, and Euripides. It then explores how this theme was adopted and adapted by writers in the Renaissance and early modern periods, including Shakespeare, Milton, and Donne.Throughout the book, Wilkins argues that the theme of self-knowledge was a central concern for writers of this period, who were grappling with questions about identity, morality, and the nature of the self. She also suggests that the influence of the Delphic oracle can be seen in the way that writers approached these questions, using the idea of self-knowledge as a means of exploring the human condition.The book is aimed at scholars and students of literature and philosophy, and provides a detailed and nuanced exploration of a key theme in the literature of 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: 142530608X
• ISBN13: 9781425306083
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"