Imagined Romes : the ancient city and its stories in Middle English poetry /

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"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...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Benson, C. David (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2019]
Subjects:
1100-1500
English poetry > Middle English, 1100-1500 > History and criticism.
Poésie anglaise > 1100-1500 (Moyen anglais) > Histoire et critique.
POETRY > English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
LITERARY CRITICISM > Medieval.
English poetry > Middle English
Literature
Rome (Italy) > In literature.
Italy > Rome
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of 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.

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