The Cambridge Companion to Christopher Marlowe offers a comprehensive introduction to the influential Elizabethan playwright and poet. Featuring contributions from sixteen scholars, it explores Marlowe's life, works, style, and impact on literature, politics, and gender, alongside a chronology and reading lists for further study.
The exploration of flight in Spenser's poetry serves as a central motif that reflects his aspirations and artistic goals. Cheney delves into how this imagery not only enhances the thematic depth of Spenser's work but also symbolizes the pursuit of transcendence and creativity. Through a detailed analysis, the book reveals the intricate ways in which flight embodies both freedom and the quest for higher meaning within Spenser's poetic landscape.
This work offers a critical reevaluation of Shakespeare's contributions as both a poet and a dramatist, delving into his literary techniques and thematic depth. It explores how his writing reflects the complexities of human experience and emotion, providing fresh insights into his enduring relevance in literature and performance. The analysis aims to enhance the reader's understanding of Shakespeare's artistry and the impact of his works on the literary canon.
Focusing on Shakespeare's literary significance, this book offers an in-depth analysis of his entire professional career, encompassing both his poetry and plays. It examines the evolution of his work, exploring themes, styles, and the impact of his writing on literature and culture. Through a comprehensive exploration, readers gain insight into Shakespeare's artistic contributions and enduring legacy.
The book presents a groundbreaking analysis of Marlowe's body of work, suggesting that his writings follow an "Ovidian" career model that transitions from themes of love in poetry to the darker elements of tragedy, ultimately culminating in epic narratives. This comprehensive examination offers fresh insights into Marlowe's literary evolution and is the first in-depth study of his canon in over a generation.
Studying the sublime in late sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century writing, this book advances our understanding of Renaissance literature as a field in the arts and humanities today. Above all, the chapters feature a model of creative excellence and social liberty that explains the greatness of the English literary Renaissance.