Imagined Romes the ancient city and its stories in Middle English poetry / C. David Benson.
| Author/creator | Benson, C. David |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, 2019. |
| Description | x, 201 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| 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. |
| Abstract | "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 note | Includes bibliographical references (pages [147]-191) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018053163 |
| ISBN | 9780271083209 (cloth ; alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |