Overview

Explore the fascinating intersection of Elizabethan drama and the portrayal of mental illness in Edgar Allison Peers' "Elizabethan Drama and Its Mad Folk." This meticulously republished edition of the 1913 Harness Prize Essay delves into the psychological aspects of drama, examining how playwrights of the era depicted madness on stage. Peers' work provides insightful literary criticism of English literature through the lens of mental health, revealing the era's understanding - and misunderstandings - of psychological states. A key resource for students and enthusiasts of both literary criticism and the history of psychology, this book offers a window into the dramatic conventions and societal perceptions of Elizabethan England. Discover how dramatic works of the period explored the complexities of the human mind, offering enduring insights into the human condition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.