Pastoral

First published in 1971, this book explores the theme of the pastoral in literature and the way in which it adapts itself to various forms. It examines some of the ways in which it has manifested itself, such as 'the golden age', 'Arcadia', 'Sparta' and childhood, whilst also identifying the central and unchanging core of meaning in the pastoral convention.

List of contents

General Editor’s Preface; 1. Perspectives on the Pastoral 2. The Golden Age 3. Arcadia and its Transformations 4. The Nearness of Sparta 5. The Retreat into Childhood 6. Conclusion; Bibliography; Index

About the author

Peter V. Marinelli

Summary

This book explores the theme of the pastoral in literature and the way in which it adapts itself to various forms. It examines some of the ways in which it has manifested itself, such as ‘the golden age’, ‘Arcadia’, ‘Sparta’ and childhood, whilst also identifying the central and unchanging core of meaning in the pastoral convention.

Product details

• Authors: Marinelli, Peter V. Marinelli, Marinelli Peter V.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2018
• EAN: 9781138283183
• ISBN: 978-1-138-28318-3
• No. of pages: 98
• Series: The Critical Idiom Reissued; The Critical Idiom Reissued
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 18th Century, LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / General, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900