| Description |
1 online resource (x, 201 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| 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. |
| Bibliography |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
English poetry -- Middle English, 1100-1500 -- History and criticism.
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Rome (Italy) -- In literature.
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| Chronological Term |
1100-1500 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Benson, C. David, author. Imagined Romes 9780271083209 (DLC) 2018053163 (OCoLC)1049789715 |
| ISBN |
9780271083957 (electronic book) |
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0271083956 (electronic book) |
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9780271083209 (hardback) |
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0271083204 (hardback) |
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9780271083971 |
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0271083972 |
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