The Casuistical Tradition in Shakespeare, Donne, Herbert, and Milton

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The book explores the emergence of casuistry in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and its impact on the moral frameworks of prominent English Renaissance writers. By examining the works of Shakespeare, Donne, Herbert, and Milton, the author illustrates how this tradition informs their literary creations, enriching the understanding of their characters and themes through a moral lens.