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Introduction: John Gower's Twenty-First Century Appeal, Kara Mcshane, R. F. Yeager
Introduction: John Gower's Twenty-First Century Appeal, Kara Mcshane, R. F. Yeager
English Faculty Publications
This is the introductory essay to a special issue of the South Atlantic Review focusing on John Gower. Guest editor for this issue is Kara L. McShane with the assistance of R. F. Yeager.
Sidney's Astrophil And Stella, Sonnet 108, Jeffrey P. Cain
Sidney's Astrophil And Stella, Sonnet 108, Jeffrey P. Cain
English Faculty Publications
Contends that although sonnet 108 is now considered to represent Sir Philip Sidney's final statement on the relationship of the two lovers, it remains largely ignored in most critical treatments of `Astrophil and Stella.' Need for a thorough understanding of its unique alchemical and emblematic imagery; Strong evocation of esoteric Renaissance science of alchemy; Sidney's reference to the `wretch'; Horizontal axis along which Stella's thoughts pass to Astrophil.