Platonism in English poetry of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries

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Platonism in English poetry of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries is an expansive study of the Platonic tradition's influence on early modern English literature. John Smith traces how Platonic philosophy shaped the metaphysical framework of poets like Spenser, Donne, and Milton, and examines the philosophical currents that ran through the poetry of the Stuart period. The work is both a historical survey and a philosophical argument, engaging with the Platonic tradition in its own right. For students and scholars of English literature and philosophy, this volume is an essential resource. The EPUB format makes it accessible on any device, whether you are reading on a smartphone, tablet, or e-reader. Buy now and deepen your understanding of the intellectual currents that shaped some of the greatest poetry in the English language.