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Explore the intricate allegorical landscape of John Lydgate's "The Temple of Glass," a medieval poem centered on the Roman deity Venus and the enduring power of love. Lydgate, a significant voice of his time, crafts a narrative rich in symbolism and steeped in the traditions of courtly love poetry. This meticulously prepared edition invites readers to delve into a world of romance and allegorical meaning, characteristic of its era. "The Temple of Glass" offers a glimpse into the literary and religious history of the medieval period. Its enduring themes of love, desire, and devotion continue to resonate. This edition preserves the poem's original essence, allowing contemporary readers to experience the artistry and complexity of Lydgate's verse, a testament to the timeless nature of poetic expression.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Explore the intricate allegorical landscape of John Lydgate's "The Temple of Glass," a medieval poem centered on the Roman deity Venus and the enduring power of love. Lydgate, a significant voice of his time, crafts a narrative rich in symbolism and steeped in the traditions of courtly love poetry. This meticulously prepared edition invites readers to delve into a world of romance and allegorical meaning, characteristic of its era. "The Temple of Glass" offers a glimpse into the literary and religious history of the medieval period. Its enduring themes of love, desire, and devotion continue to resonate. This edition preserves the poem's original essence, allowing contemporary readers to experience the artistry and complexity of Lydgate's verse, a testament to the timeless nature of poetic expression.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.