Shakespeares Knowledge of Astronomy and the Birth of Modern Cosmology

Autor*innen

• Peter D. Usher

Parameter

• 206 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Lehrbücher
• Sprachbücher & -lexika

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Exploring the intersection of literature and cosmology, this collection reveals how Shakespeare's plays, including "Hamlet," serve as allegories for the prevailing theories of his time. The works delve into the conflict between Earth-centered and Sun-centered models, as well as the debate over bounded versus infinite space, reflecting the scientific discourse of the era through rich character development and intricate plots.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Hardcover