The Baroque Character Of The Elizabethan Tragic Hero (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163180679)

""The Baroque Character of the Elizabethan Tragic Hero"" is a literary criticism book written by Levin Ludwig Schucking. The book explores the characteristics of the tragic hero in Elizabethan drama, particularly in the works of William Shakespeare. Schucking argues that the tragic hero of the Elizabethan era is a product of the Baroque movement, which was characterized by its dramatic and emotional style. He examines the ways in which the tragic hero embodies the Baroque ideals of grandeur, excess, and passion. The book also explores the cultural and historical context of Elizabethan drama, including the influence of classical literature and the religious and political climate of the time. Schucking's analysis draws on a wide range of sources, including Shakespeare's plays, contemporary writings, and critical theory. Overall, ""The Baroque Character of the Elizabethan Tragic Hero"" offers a compelling and insightful exploration of the complex and compelling figure of the tragic hero in Elizabethan drama.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: Levin Ludwig Schucking
ISBN-10: 116318067X
ISBN-13: 9781163180679
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d