Hero and LeanderDigiCat, 15.09.2022 - 16 Seiten Christopher Marlowe's 'Hero and Leander' is a resplendent elucidation of a classic Greek myth, expressed through the elegance of Elizabethan verse. This epyllion, a miniature epic poem, weaves a passionate tale of two ill-fated lovers separated by the Hellespont. Marlowe's narrative mastery brings forth a literary tapestry rich with sensuous imagery and the complexities of love bound by sacred vows. His adept manipulation of myth within the literary context of the Renaissance period and his premature ending to the composition, later fulfilled by George Chapman, contribute to the text's depth and historical intrigue. Marlowe's own tumultuous life and perhaps his concealed rebellions against societal norms resonate through his written work. 'Hero and Leander' manifests Marlowe's preoccupations with forbidden desires and the consequences of defying societal expectations. Perhaps mirroring his own veiled defiance, Marlowe develops characters that challenge the boundaries set by their world, much as he himself did in both his personal life and through his intellectual pursuits. His premature demise lends a poignant echo to the narrative's own truncated love story. For enthusiasts of classical mythology and Elizabethan poetry, 'Hero and Leander' offers a vivid journey into a world where love's endeavors are as transcendent as they are tragic. Marlowe's opulent diction and profound understanding of human desire make this poem an essential experience—not merely for scholars of literature but for anyone who seeks to explore the poetics of love and the agonies of its constraints. It is an invitation to witness the extraordinary craft of Marlowe and a testament to his enduring influence on the canon of English literature. |
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... dwelt; Hero the fair, Whom young Apollo courted for her hair, And offered as a dower his burning throne, Where she should sit for men to gaze upon. The outside of her garments were of lawn, The lining purple silk, with gilt stars drawn ...
... dwelt; Hero the fair, Whom young Apollo courted for her hair, And offered as a dower his burning throne, Where she should sit for men to gaze upon. The outside of her garments were of lawn, The lining purple silk, with gilt stars drawn ...
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... Dwelt at Abydos; since him dwelt there none For whom succeeding times make greater moan. His dangling tresses, that were never shorn, Had they been cut, and unto Colchos borne, Would have allured the vent'rous youth of Greece To hazard ...
... Dwelt at Abydos; since him dwelt there none For whom succeeding times make greater moan. His dangling tresses, that were never shorn, Had they been cut, and unto Colchos borne, Would have allured the vent'rous youth of Greece To hazard ...
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... dwelt. The barbarous Thracian soldier, moved with nought, Was moved with him and for his favour sought. Some swore he was a maid in man's attire, For in his looks were all that men desire, A pleasant smiling cheek, a speaking eye, A ...
... dwelt. The barbarous Thracian soldier, moved with nought, Was moved with him and for his favour sought. Some swore he was a maid in man's attire, For in his looks were all that men desire, A pleasant smiling cheek, a speaking eye, A ...
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