Title: The Revival Of Antique Philosophy In The Renaissance
Description: "This book examines the revival of antique philosophy in the Renaissance as a literary preoccupation informed by wit. Rich in detail, this study offers a systematic treatment of wide-ranging Renaissance imagery and metaphors andpresents a detailed iconography of certain classical philosophers. Ultimately, the problems of Renaissance humanism are revealed to reflect the concerns of humanists in the twenty-first century"--Provided by publisher.

"This book analyzes the revival of antique phylosophy in the Renaissance as a literary preoccupation informed by wit"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Literature, history and criticism, Humanism, LITERARY CRITICISM / Renaissance, LITERARY CRITICISM / European / General, Wit and humor in literature, Philosophy, Ancient, in literature, PHILOSOPHY / Aesthetics, History and criticism, Renaissance Aesthetics, European literature, Wit and humor