About the book
Spenser not only dedicated The FAerie Queene to Queen Elizabeth but asserted that his romantic epic was in some sense about her rule and her realm. The informed attention that O'Connell gives to the relationship between Spenser’s reflections on contemporary history and his moral design makes this volume a convincing reading of the great poem. The author shows how Spenser used Vergil as his model in celebrating and judging his own age.
Originally published in 1977.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Editions of Mirror and Veil
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807813072
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807897393
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469640136
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890875761
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Spenser not only dedicated The FAerie Queene to Queen Elizabeth but asserted that his romantic epic was in some sense about her rule and her realm. The informed attention that O'Connell gives to the relationship between Spenser’s reflections on contemporary history and his moral design makes this volume a convincing reading of the great poem. The author shows how Spenser used Vergil as his model in celebrating and judging his own age.
Originally published in 1977.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mirror and Veil about?
Spenser not only dedicated The FAerie Queene to Queen Elizabeth but asserted that his romantic epic was in some sense about her rule and her realm. The informed attention that O'Connell gives to the relationship between Spenser’s reflections on contemporary history and his moral design makes this volume a convincing reading of the great poem. The author shows how Spenser used Vergil as his model in celebrating and judging his own age.
Originally published in 1977.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mirror and Veil?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism
Where can I read a sample of Mirror and Veil?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807813072
How long is Mirror and Veil and how many pages does it have?
Mirror and Veil has 233 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mirror and Veil?
Michael O'Connell
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Mirror and Veil is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807813072) and paperback(ISBN 9780807897393) and ebook(ISBN 9781469640136) and pdf(ISBN 9798890875761)
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