Narcissism and suicide in Shakespeare and his contemporaries /

Through close analysis of Shakespearean texts and discussion of Renaissance revisions of Ovid, this book illustrates how the seemingly extreme figures of the narcissist and self-slaughterer are indicative of early-modern attitudes to interiority.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Langley, Eric Francis
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Subjects:	Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Criticism and interpretation. Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Friends and associates. Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 Shakespeare, William > Motiv > Selbstmord. Shakespeare, William > Motiv > Narzissmus. Shakespeare, William. Narcissism in literature. Suicide in literature. English drama > Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 > History and criticism. Narcissisme dans la littérature. Suicide dans la littérature. Théâtre anglais > 16e siècle > Histoire et critique. LITERARY CRITICISM > Shakespeare. DRAMA > Shakespeare. English drama > Early modern and Elizabethan Friendship Narcissism in literature Suicide in literature Narzissmus > Motiv Zeitgenossen Suizid > Motiv Selbstmord > Grossbritannien > Geschichte 16. Jh. Drama. Englisch. Motiv. Narzissmus. Selbstmord. Umkreis. 1500-1600 Electronic books. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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by Langley, Eric Francis
Published 2009

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