Occultism in the Shakespeare Plays

By L.W. Rogers

Book Overview

Occultism in the Shakespeare Plays is a scholarly work by L.W. Rogers that explores the presence of occult themes and symbolism in the plays of William Shakespeare. The book delves into the historical context of occultism during Shakespeare's time and examines how the playwright incorporated these ideas into his works. Rogers analyzes specific plays such as Macbeth, The Tempest, and Hamlet, and highlights the use of astrology, alchemy, and magic in each. The book also touches upon the influence of Shakespeare's contemporary occultists such as John Dee and Edward Kelley. Occultism in the Shakespeare Plays provides a fascinating insight into the hidden meanings and symbolism in Shakespeare's works and is a must-read for anyone interested in the occult or literary analysis.1909. Read this little gem and discover how Francis Bacon, the author of the Shakespeare plays and head of the Rosicrucian Order, used the plays to portray eternal, mystical principles for initiates.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: 1162562951
• ISBN13: 9781162562957
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"