This book offers a radical reappraisal of the reputation of Plato in England between 1423 and 1603. Using many materials not hitherto available, including evide

Using a series of case-studies from across European philosophical traditions, this book traces the influence of Neoplatonism over the centuries.

This is the first comprehensive overview of the influence of Platonism on the English literary tradition, showing how English writers, including Chaucer, Shakes