The Sources Of Spenser's Classical Mythology (1896)

By Alice Elizabeth Sawtelle Randall

Book Overview

The Sources of Spenser's Classical Mythology is a scholarly book written by Alice Elizabeth Sawtelle and originally published in 1896. The book explores the classical mythology that influenced the works of the English poet Edmund Spenser, particularly in his epic poem The Faerie Queene. Sawtelle analyzes the various sources that Spenser drew upon for his mythological allusions, including Ovid's Metamorphoses, Virgil's Aeneid, and other works of ancient Greek and Roman literature. The book provides a detailed examination of Spenser's use of classical mythology, shedding light on the poet's creative process and the cultural context in which he was writing. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of English literature, classical mythology, and Renaissance studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437172350
• ISBN13: 9781437172355
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"