Pope, Homer, and manliness : some aspects of eighteenth-century classical learning /

Pope, Homer, and manliness : some aspects of eighteenth-century classical learning / Carolyn D. Williams.

The conflict between masculine and feminine values in eighteenth-century classical learning is problematic and controversial. In Carolyn D. Williams' searching study, Pope's Homer becomes a richly complex focus for new, gendered explorations into the nature of the masculine 'rule'...

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Main Author: Williams, Carolyn D., 1947-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 1993.
Subjects:
Pope, Alexander, > 1688-1744 > Knowledge and learning.
Homer > Translations into English > History and criticism.
Language and languages.
Masculinity in literature.
Translating and interpreting > England > History > 18th century.
Literature and society > England > History > 18th century.
Greek language > Translating into English > History.
Classicism > England > History > 18th century.
Epic poetry, Greek > Appreciation > England.
English poetry > Greek influences.
Poetry > Psychological aspects.
Social values in literature.
Patriarchy in literature.
Sex role in literature.
Men in literature.

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Call Number: PR3637.M36 W55 1993
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