Spenser, Milton, and the Redemption of the Epic Hero

by Christopher Bond

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

This book studies the interplay of theology and poetics in the three great epics of early-modern England: the Faerie Queene, Paradise Lost, and Paradise Regained. Bond examines the relationship between the poems' primary heroes, Arthur and the Son, who are godlike, virtuous, and powerful, and the secondary heroes, Redcrosse and Adam, who are human, fallible, and weak. He looks back at the development of this pattern of dual heroism...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1644531305

ISBN13:9781644531303

Release Date:April 2011

Publisher:University of Delaware Press

Length:260 Pages

Weight:0.86 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Age Range:16 years and up

Grade Range:Grade 11 and higher

Related Subjects

Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

Spenser, Milton, and the Redemption of the Epic Hero

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us