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The Example of Vertu

The Example of Virtue

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In "The Example of Vertu," Stephen Hawes presents a richly woven tapestry of morality and virtue, navigating the complexities of human character through the lens of allegory and didacticism. Written in the early 16th century, this poem artfully incorporates the conventions of courtly literature while simultaneously critiquing societal norms. Hawes employs a distinctive lyrical style, enhancing the ... Read more

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In "The Example of Vertu," Stephen Hawes presents a richly woven tapestry of morality and virtue, navigating the complexities of human character through the lens of allegory and didacticism. Written in the early 16th century, this poem artfully incorporates the conventions of courtly literature while simultaneously critiquing societal norms. Hawes employs a distinctive lyrical style, enhancing the
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Complete Works of Edmund Spenser (Delphi Classics)

by Edmund Spenser, Delphi Classics ...

Series Book 30 - Delphi Poets Series
Widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of the English language, Edmund Spenser is famous for ‘The Faerie Queene’, an epic poem and fantastical allegory celebrating the Tudor dynasty. Spenser’s verse was notable for its premier craftsmanship and lyrical beauty, while his poetic innovations, such as the Spenserian stanza, would have a lasting impression on English literature. The Delphi Poets ... Read more

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Widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of the English language, Edmund Spenser is famous for ‘The Faerie Queene’, an epic poem and fantastical allegory celebrating the Tudor dynasty. Spenser’s verse was notable for its premier craftsmanship and lyrical beauty, while his poetic innovations, such as the Spenserian stanza, would have a lasting impression on English literature. The Delphi Poets
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The Sonnets by William Shakespeare

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Shakespeare's Sonnets

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The Sonnets compiles 154 Sonnets written by Shakespeare on all manner of themes from love and fidelity to politics and lineage. Many of the sonnets - in particular the first 17, commonly called the procreation sonnets - were commissioned, a fact which calls a simple, romantic reading into question. ... Read more

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The Sonnets compiles 154 Sonnets written by Shakespeare on all manner of themes from love and fidelity to politics and lineage. Many of the sonnets - in particular the first 17, commonly called the procreation sonnets - were commissioned, a fact which calls a simple, romantic reading into question.
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Amores ("The Loves") (Mobi Classics)

by Ovid,Christopher Marlowe (Translator) ...

Amores is Ovid's first completed book, published in 16 BC. Amores was written in the elegiac distich. The book follows the model of the erotic elegy-perhaps the most common theme of the time-as treated before by Tibullus and Propertius, but often in a subversive and humorous way, with common motifs and devices being exaggerated to the point of absurdity. However, the Amores could also be ... Read more

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Amores is Ovid's first completed book, published in 16 BC. Amores was written in the elegiac distich. The book follows the model of the erotic elegy-perhaps the most common theme of the time-as treated before by Tibullus and Propertius, but often in a subversive and humorous way, with common motifs and devices being exaggerated to the point of absurdity. However, the Amores could also be
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The Tale of Cupid & Psyches

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Translated by William Adlington ...

The first known record of the the poignant tale of Psyche's labors to reclaim the love of Cupid is recorded by Lucius Apuleius in the second century AD. When the beautiful Psyche attracts the jealous wrath of Venus, Venus sends her son Cupid to bewitch the girl and cause her to fall in love with a monster, but Cupid himself falls in love with his mother's nemesis and secretly becomes her husband. ... Read more

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The first known record of the the poignant tale of Psyche's labors to reclaim the love of Cupid is recorded by Lucius Apuleius in the second century AD. When the beautiful Psyche attracts the jealous wrath of Venus, Venus sends her son Cupid to bewitch the girl and cause her to fall in love with a monster, but Cupid himself falls in love with his mother's nemesis and secretly becomes her husband.
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Oedipus

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Œdipus was written when Voltaire was but nineteen years of age. It was played for the first time in 1718, and ran for forty-five nights. Du Frêsne, a celebrated actor, and of the same age as the author, played the part of Œdipus; and Madame Desmarêts, a famous actress, did Jocaste, and soon after quitted the stage. In this edition, the part of Philoctetes is restored, and stands exactly as it was ... Read more

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Œdipus was written when Voltaire was but nineteen years of age. It was played for the first time in 1718, and ran for forty-five nights. Du Frêsne, a celebrated actor, and of the same age as the author, played the part of Œdipus; and Madame Desmarêts, a famous actress, did Jocaste, and soon after quitted the stage. In this edition, the part of Philoctetes is restored, and stands exactly as it was
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The Golden Asse

by Lucius Apuleius "Africanus" ...

The Golden Asseby Lucius Apuleius "Africanus"Translated by William AdlingtonAfter that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius... so begins this volume. ... Read more

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The Golden Asseby Lucius Apuleius "Africanus"Translated by William AdlingtonAfter that I had taken upon me (right Honourable) in manner of that unlearned and foolish Poet, Cherillus, who rashly and unadvisedly wrought a big volume in verses, of the valiant prowesse of Alexander the Great, to translate this present booke, contayning the Metamorphosis of Lucius Apuleius... so begins this volume.
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The Two Noble Kinsmen

Exploring Friendship, Love, and Rivalry in Jacobean Drama

by William Shakespeare, John Fletcher ...

The Two Noble Kinsmen is a fascinating exploration of chivalric romance intertwined with Renaissance-era notions of friendship, rivalry, and destiny. Capturing the essence of theatrical collaboration, the anthology encapsulates a rich tapestry of dramatic tension and poetic elegance. The collection's insightful fusion of Shakespearean wit and Fletcher's stylistic flair offers an engaging range of ... Read more

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The Two Noble Kinsmen is a fascinating exploration of chivalric romance intertwined with Renaissance-era notions of friendship, rivalry, and destiny. Capturing the essence of theatrical collaboration, the anthology encapsulates a rich tapestry of dramatic tension and poetic elegance. The collection's insightful fusion of Shakespearean wit and Fletcher's stylistic flair offers an engaging range of
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The Faerie Queene

by Edmund Spenser ...

The Faerie Queene is Edmund Spenser's magnum opus, composed for Queen Elizabeth I. The epic poem is incomplete, as only six of the intended twelve books were published before his death. Despite that, it stands as one of the longest poems in the English language.During its composition, Spenser invented a new type of verse form: the Spenserian stanza. The form consists of eight lines in iambic ... Read more

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The Faerie Queene is Edmund Spenser's magnum opus, composed for Queen Elizabeth I. The epic poem is incomplete, as only six of the intended twelve books were published before his death. Despite that, it stands as one of the longest poems in the English language.During its composition, Spenser invented a new type of verse form: the Spenserian stanza. The form consists of eight lines in iambic
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Electra

by Sophocles ...

One of the lesser known plays of the Greek tragedian Sophocles, "Electra" tells the tale of a young daughter's revenge for her father's death. Electra is one of the daughters of Agamemnon, the leader of the Greeks during the Trojan War. He was killed by his wife's lover, and Electra wishes to avenge Agamemnon with the help of her twin brother Orestes. When she receives word that he is dead, ... Read more

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One of the lesser known plays of the Greek tragedian Sophocles, "Electra" tells the tale of a young daughter's revenge for her father's death. Electra is one of the daughters of Agamemnon, the leader of the Greeks during the Trojan War. He was killed by his wife's lover, and Electra wishes to avenge Agamemnon with the help of her twin brother Orestes. When she receives word that he is dead,
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The Education of Children

by Desiderius Erasmus ...

After the longe despayred fruitfulnes of thy wyfe, I hearsay thou art made a father, and that wyth a man chylde, whyche sheweth in it selfe a meruelous towardnes, and euen to be lyke the parentes: and that if so be we maye by such markes and tokens pronosticate anye thyng, maye seeme to promise perfite vertue. And that therfore thou doest entend, to se thys chylde of so grete hope, assone as he ... Read more

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After the longe despayred fruitfulnes of thy wyfe, I hearsay thou art made a father, and that wyth a man chylde, whyche sheweth in it selfe a meruelous towardnes, and euen to be lyke the parentes: and that if so be we maye by such markes and tokens pronosticate anye thyng, maye seeme to promise perfite vertue. And that therfore thou doest entend, to se thys chylde of so grete hope, assone as he
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