Philosophical Incursions into English Literature

NOTE EDITORE

Originally published in 1946, this book examines the works of eleven different English authors through a philosophical lens. Laird, who spent the war re-reading English literature, reveals the underlying philosophy of several English classics, including several Shakespearian plays, Robinson Crusoe and Thomas Hardy's The Dynasts. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the philosophical analysis of literature.

SOMMARIO

Preface; 1. Shakespeare on the wars of England; 2. Robinson Crusoe's philosophy; 3. Pope's Essay on Man; 4. Concerning Dr Isaac Watts; 5. Shandean philosophy; 6. Wordsworth and 'natural piety'; 7. Shelley's metaphysics; 8. Philosophy in the works of Dickens; 9. Some facets in Browning's poetry; 10. Hardy's The Dynasts; 11. Robert Bridges and The Testament of Beauty.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9781107438347
• Dimensioni: 216 x 13 x 140 mm Ø 300 gr
• Formato: Brossura
• Pagine Arabe: 232