The Purple Island and Anatomy in Early Seventeenth-Century Literature, Philosophy, and Theology

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Focusing on the rationality behind Phineas Fletcher's figurality in The Purple Island, this book conducts a thorough textual analysis of the 1633 poetic allegory of human anatomy. It explores bibliographical, biographical, conceptual, formal, and linguistic connections to various literary, philosophical, and theological works, as well as anatomical demonstrations, providing a comprehensive understanding of Fletcher's innovative approach to intertwining literature and science.