Machiavelli And The Elizabethan Drama (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430486374)

""Machiavelli and the Elizabethan Drama"" by Edward Meyer is a literary analysis that explores the influence of Niccol������ Machiavelli's political theories on the works of Elizabethan playwrights. The book examines the ways in which Machiavellian ideas, such as the importance of power and the use of deception, were reflected in the plays of William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and others. Meyer argues that Machiavelli's ideas were particularly relevant during the turbulent political climate of the Elizabethan era, and that they helped shape the themes and characters of many of the most famous plays of the period. The book includes detailed analyses of individual plays, as well as broader discussions of the cultural and historical contexts in which they were written. Overall, ""Machiavelli and the Elizabethan Drama"" offers a compelling exploration of the intersection between politics and literature during one of the most fascinating periods of English history.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.

Author: Edward Meyer
ISBN-10: 1430486376
ISBN-13: 9781430486374
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d