| Description |
xiii, 224 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Choosing Orpheus : the English eloquence of Whitney's Emblemes -- Shakespeare's "wild musick" -- The ancient neighborhood of Milton's Maske |
| Summary |
"This original book challenges prevailing accounts of English literary history, arguing that English literature emerged as a distinct category during the late sixteenth century, as England's relationship with classical Rome was suffering an unprecedented strain. Exploring the myths through which poets such as Geffrey Whitney, William Shakespeare, and John Milton understood the nature of their art, Sean Keilen shows how they invented archaic origins for a new kind of writing."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Knowledge -- Ornithology
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Whitney, Geffrey, 1548?-1601? Choice of emblemes and other devises.
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Milton, John, 1608-1674. Comus.
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Orpheus (Greek mythological character) -- In literature
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English literature -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- History and criticism.
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English literature -- Classical influences.
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Mythology, Classical, in literature.
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Nightingale in literature.
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Renaissance -- England.
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Birds in literature.
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| LC no. |
2005028850 |
| ISBN |
030011012X |
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9780300110128 cloth alkaline paper |
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