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Author:
Benson, C. David, author. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80088846
Title:
Imagined Romes : the ancient city and its stories in Middle English poetry / C. David Benson.
Publisher:
The Pennsylvania State University Press,
Copyright Date:
2019
Description:
x, 201 pages ; 24 cm
Subject:
English poetry--Middle English, 1100-1500--History and criticism.
Rome (Italy)--In literature.
English poetry--Middle English.
Literature.
Italy--Rome.
1100-1500
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 178-191) and index.
Contents:
The relics of Rome : Christian mercy and the stacions of Rome -- The ruins of Rome : pagan marvels and the metrical mirabilia -- Civic Romans in Gower's Confessio amantis -- Heroic (women) Romans in Chaucer's Canterbury tales and the legend of good women -- Virtuous Romans in Piers plowman -- Tragic Romans in Lydgate's Fall of princes.
Summary:
"A study of ancient Rome as a prominent topic in the works of Middle English poets. Discusses how each of these poets conceives of ancient Rome and Romans, both pagan and Christian, and why it matters to their work. Includes the works of Gower, Chaucer, Langland, and Lydgate"--Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
0271083204
9780271083209
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1049789715
LCCN:
2018053163
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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