English Mythography in Its European Context, 1500-1650 |
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| Author:
| Hartmann, Anna-Maria |
| Series title: | Classical Presences Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-880770-4 |
| Publication Date: | May 2018 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $130.00 |
Book Description:
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Mythographies-texts that collected and explained ancient myths-were indispensable tools of literary engagement during the European Renaissance. This volume focuses on neglected English mythographies written between 1577 and 1647, revealing a unique English take on the genre and unfolding the significant role myth played in broader culture.
Mythographies-texts that collected and explained ancient myths-were indispensable tools of literary engagement during the European Renaissance. This volume focuses on neglected English mythographies written between 1577 and 1647, revealing a unique English take on the genre and unfolding the significant role myth played in broader culture.