Renaissance and Reformations: An Introduction to Early Modern English LiteratureThis volume offers a description of early modern habits of writing and reading, of publication and stage performance, and of political and religious writing.
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... ultimately from medieval romance. It is important to realize that in England any notion of a fresh start was a political instrument: it was useful to the generation of Henry VIII to 'medievalize' the past in order. 4 INTRODUCTION.
... ultimately from medieval romance. It is important to realize that in England any notion of a fresh start was a political instrument: it was useful to the generation of Henry VIII to 'medievalize' the past in order. 4 INTRODUCTION.
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... medieval' Europe. The adjective 'humaniores' encourages the association of a concept of 'Renaissance humanism' with the works and outlook of learned coteries and particular scholars such as Marsilio Ficino of Florence (see chapter 7) ...
... medieval' Europe. The adjective 'humaniores' encourages the association of a concept of 'Renaissance humanism' with the works and outlook of learned coteries and particular scholars such as Marsilio Ficino of Florence (see chapter 7) ...
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... medieval and Renaissance texts. These include 'a tree (or several trees), a meadow, and a spring or brook. Birdsong and flowers may be added'.16 However, Lanyer does not simply accumulate fine-sounding or picturesque details but embeds ...
... medieval and Renaissance texts. These include 'a tree (or several trees), a meadow, and a spring or brook. Birdsong and flowers may be added'.16 However, Lanyer does not simply accumulate fine-sounding or picturesque details but embeds ...
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Contents
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2 Reading Publication Performance | 38 |
3 Forms Ancient and Modern | 67 |
4 Defining the Past | 103 |
5 Designing the Present | 125 |
6 Fictive Persons and Places | 152 |
7 Godliness | 181 |
Notes | 215 |
Bibliography | 231 |
Index | 239 |
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Renaissance and Reformations: An Introduction to Early Modern English Literature Michael Hattaway No preview available - 2007 |
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