Imagined Romes
Subtitle: The Ancient City and Its Stories in Middle English Poetry
Publisher: Penn State University Press; The Pennsylvania State University Press
Published: Mar 12, 2019
Language: eng
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9780271083209
Description: "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.
Notes: Source title: Imagined Romes: The Ancient City and Its Stories in Middle English Poetry