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.

Table des matières

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

A propos de l'auteur

Peter V. Marinelli

Résumé

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.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Marinelli, Peter V. Marinelli, Marinelli Peter V.
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 31.07.2018
• EAN: 9781138283183
• ISBN: 978-1-138-28318-3
• Pages: 98
• Thèmes: The Critical Idiom Reissued; The Critical Idiom Reissued
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Linguistique et littérature > Littérature générale et comparée; LITERARY CRITICISM / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 18th Century, LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / General, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900