Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Illustrations ix
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. A Note About Translations xv
6. Prologue: Another Cartesian Theater 1
7. 1. Mind-Body Union; or, The Cartesian Ballet 17
8. 2. Cartesian Plots, Dramatic Theory, and Emotional Wonder 48
9. 3. Cartesian Acting; or, Interiors 84
10. 4. Cartesian Design; or, Anatomies of the Theater 121
11. Epilogue: Cætera desunt 163
12. Notes 171
13. Index 239