The Elizabethan World Picture: A Study of the Idea of Order in the Age of Shakespeare, Donne and Milton

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the ideas of world order prevalent in the Elizabethan age and later, making it an indispensable companion for readers of Shakespeare and other Renaissance writers.

The author explores the basic medieval idea of an ordered Chain of Being and its various transformations during the Renaissance, including the study of Angels, stars, Fortunes, and more.

With a focus on the inspirational symbols and ideas that influenced the minds and imaginations of the Elizabethans and beyond, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the literature and culture of the Renaissance.