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Pastoral Imagery in Milton’s Poem "Lycidas"

An Analysis


Essay, 2015

3 Pages


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This essay analyzes the functions of pastoral imagery in Milton´s poem "Lycidas", which is a pastoral elegy that was written after Edward King died. The term "pastoral imagery" refers to imagery that describes nature and especially shepherds and their way of life. Interestingly, said imagery is not only used to celebrate the deceased and his relationship with the poem´s speaker, but also to criticize the church.

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Title
Pastoral Imagery in Milton’s Poem "Lycidas"
Subtitle
An Analysis
College
University College Dublin
Course
Hauptseminar: Writing and Performance in the Age of Shakespeare - Renaissance Literature
Author
Year
2015
Pages
3
Catalog Number
V428432
ISBN (eBook)
9783668725515
ISBN (Book)
9783668725522
File size
449 KB
Language
English
Keywords
Renaissance Literature, Milton, Lycidas, Pastoral Imagery, Edward King, Nature
Quote paper
Silvia Schilling (Author), 2015, Pastoral Imagery in Milton’s Poem "Lycidas", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/428432

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