Pearl - An Interpretation

Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1967 The Pearl provides a close examination of the poem The Pearl. The main themes are established through detailed analysis of the poem, which is seen as much more than either a lament for an individual or the mere figurative presentation of an idea. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Part I: Proem 1. Purpose and Structure 2. The Garden of Loss 3. Images of Transformation Part II: The Dream 4. The Earthly Paradise 5. Encounter 6. Symbols of Perfection Part III: The Revelation 7. Less and More 8. The Heavenly City Part IV: Coda Index

Product details

• Authors: P. M. Kean, P.m. Kean, Kean P.M.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2019
• EAN: 9780367210052
• ISBN: 978-0-367-21005-2
• No. of pages: 254
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Medieval World; Routledge Library Editions: The Medieval World
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; English, LITERARY CRITICISM / General, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Literary studies: poetry & poets, RELIGION / Christian Living / General, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Literary studies: poetry and poets