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Ben Jonson and the Roman Frame of Mind.

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Katharine Maus explores the biographical reasons for Jonson's preference for particular Latin authors; the effects of Roman moral and psychological paradigms on his methods of characterization and generic choices; the connection between his critical theory and artistic practice; and the impact...

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Main Author: Maus, Katharine Eisaman
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2014.
Series:Princeton legacy library.
Subjects:
Jonson, Ben, > 1573?-1637 > Knowledge > Rome.
Jonson, Ben, > 1573?-1637 > Knowledge > Literature.
Classicism > England > History > 17th century.
English literature > Roman influences.
Neoclassicism (Literature)
Latin literature > Appreciation > England.
Comparative literature > English and Latin.
Comparative literature > Latin and English.
Jonson, Ben, > 1573?-1637.
Literature.
Classicism.
Latin literature > Appreciation.
England.
Rome (Empire)
History.
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Summary:Katharine Maus explores the biographical reasons for Jonson's preference for particular Latin authors; the effects of Roman moral and psychological paradigms on his methods of characterization and generic choices; the connection between his critical theory and artistic practice; and the impact of Roman social theory on his portrayal of communities and on his peculiar relationship with his audiences. Originally published in 1985. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguis.
Item Description:Cover; Contents.
Physical Description:1 online resource (223 pages)
ISBN:9781400854868
1400854865
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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