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OverviewThis book examines the revival of antique philosophy in the Renaissance as a literary preoccupation informed by wit. Humanists were more inspired by the fictionalized characters of certain wise fools, including Diogenes the Cynic, Socrates, Aesop, Democritus, and Heraclitus, than by codified systems of thought. Rich in detail, this study offers a systematic treatment of wide-ranging Renaissance imagery and metaphors and presents a detailed iconography of certain classical philosophers. Ultimately, the problems of Renaissance humanism are revealed to reflect the concerns of humanists in the twenty-first century. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John L. LepagePublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Edition: 1st ed. 2012 Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9781349448326ISBN 10: 134944832 Pages: 281 Publication Date: 08 November 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction: Containers A Progress of Wise Fools Laughing and Weeping Melancholy: Democritus and Heraclitus as Emblems Divine Madness, Literary Fancy, and Dreams The Mind is its Own PlaceReviewsAuthor InformationJohn L. Lepage is University-College Professor in the Department of English at Vancouver Island University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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