Roman Triumphs and Early Modern English Culture

by Anthony Miller and Anthony Miller

Book Overview

This is the first comprehensive study of the revival and appropriation of the Roman triumph from the 1580s to the 1650s. English versions of the triumph included ceremonial re-enactments, poetic or pictorial representations, and stage performances. As well as many non-canonical writers, Spenser, Marlowe, Shakespeare, Marvell, and Milton all produced versions. The book includes an original survey of ancient literary models and the work of humanist...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349426776
• ISBN13: 9781349426775
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 223 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"