John Lydgate: Poetry, Culture, and Lancastrian England
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Essays in this volume argue that it is time for a powerful reassessment of John Lydgate's poetic projects. The pre-eminent poet of his own century, Lydgate (c. 1370-1449) addressed the historical challenges of war with France, of looming civil war, and of new theological forces in the vernacular. He wrote for household, parish, city, monastery, Church, and state. Although an official poet of sorts--perhaps the first major official poet in the English...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0268041164
ISBN13:9780268041168
Release Date:February 2006
Publisher:University of Notre Dame Press
Length:320 Pages
Weight:1.07 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.7" x 8.3"
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