The Influence of Seneca on Elizabethan Tragedy: An Essay (1893)

The book titled ""The Influence of Seneca on Elizabethan Tragedy: An Essay (1893)"" is written by John W. Cunliffe. The book explores the impact of Seneca, a Roman philosopher, on Elizabethan tragedy. The author analyzes the similarities between the works of Seneca and the Elizabethan playwrights, such as Shakespeare, Marlowe, and Kyd. The book also delves into the influence of Seneca's ideas on the themes, characters, and language used in Elizabethan tragedy. The author argues that Seneca's works were a significant influence on the development of Elizabethan tragedy, and his ideas were adapted and transformed by the Elizabethan playwrights to create a unique style of drama. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Elizabethan drama, as well as for anyone interested in the history of theater and the influence of classical literature on modern literature.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.