The English Romance in Time Transforming Motifs from Geoffrey of Monmouth to the Death of Shakespeare

Autori

• Helen Cooper

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Pagine

560pagine

Tempo di lettura

20ore

• Critica letteraria
• Medioevo
• Saggistica
• Storia

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This book delves into the evolution of English romance from the twelfth century to the early seventeenth century, highlighting key motifs such as quests, fairy mistresses, and passionate heroines. Helen Cooper examines how these elements shaped the genre's development during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, offering insights into the cultural significance and narrative structures that defined this literary tradition.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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