The Poem's Two Bodies

Mehr zum Buch

Exploring the human body as a poetic and ideological construct, this analysis delves into Spenser's "Faerie Queene," highlighting its intricate allegory. David Lee Miller presents a detailed examination of how the poem reflects a fantasy of bodily wholeness, paralleling the anticipated yet deferred union of Arthur and Gloriana. This work stands as a significant contribution to understanding Renaissance literature and the ideological themes embedded within the text.