The Philosopher's Toothache: Embodied Stoicism in Early Modern English Drama
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Document Type
Book
Publisher
Northwestern University Press
Year
2022
ISBN
9780810144149
Description
Informed by work in both classical philosophy and performance studies, this book argues that Stoicism infused the theatrical culture of early modern England. Plays written during this period instruct audiences to cultivate their virtue, self-awareness, and creativity in keeping with Stoic practice.
Keywords
English drama, Early modern and Elizabethan, Philosophy in literature, Stoics in literature
Disciplines
English Language and Literature
Recommended Citation
Sherman, Donovan, "The Philosopher's Toothache: Embodied Stoicism in Early Modern English Drama" (2022). Seton Hall University Faculty Publications. 19.
https://scholarship.shu.edu/faculty-publications/19
