The poetry of the celebrated French Renaissance laureate Pierre de Ronsard offers a rich, sustained treatment of the myth of Mercury. The messenger-god and inventor of the lyre holds a prominent place in Renaissance letters; in Ronsard's verse he emerges as an intriguing subject of imitation and recreation. This study follows the myth through different poetic programs in which the history of the god is subject to the poet's invention and play. Fragmented and endowed with new associations, Mercury becomes a privileged symbol ...
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The poetry of the celebrated French Renaissance laureate Pierre de Ronsard offers a rich, sustained treatment of the myth of Mercury. The messenger-god and inventor of the lyre holds a prominent place in Renaissance letters; in Ronsard's verse he emerges as an intriguing subject of imitation and recreation. This study follows the myth through different poetic programs in which the history of the god is subject to the poet's invention and play. Fragmented and endowed with new associations, Mercury becomes a privileged symbol of the poet's enterprise. Late in the poet's literary production the myth is dramatically imitated - not from classical or medieval sources - but from the poet's personal history of the god.
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Publisher:
Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Published:
1986
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
16457574154
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Very good. 1986 hardcover published without jacket/slight wear on the cover/clean & unmarked. 146 p. University Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Literature, 2.
Publisher:
Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Published:
1986
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17110812343
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 082040313X.
