Imagined Romes
"A study of ancient Rome as a prominent topic in the works of Middle English poets. Discusses how each of these poets conceives of ancient Rome and Romans, both pagan and Christian, and why it matters to their work. Includes the works of Gower, Chaucer, Langland, and Lydgate"--Provided by publisher.
English literatureEnglish poetry, history and criticism, middle english, 1100-1500Rome, in literatureEnglish poetryHistory and criticismIn literatureMiddle EnglishLiterature