Author: Anthony K. Cassell
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 151280116X
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Giovanni Boccaccio is one of the most influential writers in the Western tradition, yet his first literary work, "Diana's Hunt," has never been translated into English, and the Italian text has long been out of print. Anthony Cassell and Victoria Kirkham redeem Boccaccio's early effort in this dual-language edition, with an extensive introduction and commentary, that goes far beyond assuring its accessibility. The plot of "Diana's Hunt" is simple enough: the narrator observes the goddess Diana convening a band of Neapolitan court ladies to hunt in a wood. After slaying an impressive number of beasts, the huntresses are incited to rebellion against Diana by the fairest of their number. They invoke the goddess Venus, who transforms the beasts into young men ready to be faithful to her. As a final twist, the narrator himself, who we now learn was actually a stag all along, undergoes a similar transformation and is offered to the fairest lady. Cassell and Kirkham have edited the Italian text of "La Caccia di Diana," drawing from the six extant manuscripts of the original work. Their critical interpretation of the poem redefines the ground on which we evaluate the merits of "Diana's Hunt" and points to ways in which it looks forward to Boccaccio's later work. The poem emerges as an allegory of the struggle in the soul before Christian baptism and entrance into the active life of virtue. This theme will be central in the early fictions, such as the Filocolo and Ameto, and will be parodied and reversed in the later Elegy of Madonna Fiammetta and Corbaccio. The editors offer a readable translation, extensive notes, and a glossary of female historical characters that will prove invaluable to students and scholars of medieval and Renaissance literature, women's studies, and art history.
Diana's Hunt (Caccia di Diana)
Author: Anthony K. Cassell
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 151280116X
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Giovanni Boccaccio is one of the most influential writers in the Western tradition, yet his first literary work, "Diana's Hunt," has never been translated into English, and the Italian text has long been out of print. Anthony Cassell and Victoria Kirkham redeem Boccaccio's early effort in this dual-language edition, with an extensive introduction and commentary, that goes far beyond assuring its accessibility. The plot of "Diana's Hunt" is simple enough: the narrator observes the goddess Diana convening a band of Neapolitan court ladies to hunt in a wood. After slaying an impressive number of beasts, the huntresses are incited to rebellion against Diana by the fairest of their number. They invoke the goddess Venus, who transforms the beasts into young men ready to be faithful to her. As a final twist, the narrator himself, who we now learn was actually a stag all along, undergoes a similar transformation and is offered to the fairest lady. Cassell and Kirkham have edited the Italian text of "La Caccia di Diana," drawing from the six extant manuscripts of the original work. Their critical interpretation of the poem redefines the ground on which we evaluate the merits of "Diana's Hunt" and points to ways in which it looks forward to Boccaccio's later work. The poem emerges as an allegory of the struggle in the soul before Christian baptism and entrance into the active life of virtue. This theme will be central in the early fictions, such as the Filocolo and Ameto, and will be parodied and reversed in the later Elegy of Madonna Fiammetta and Corbaccio. The editors offer a readable translation, extensive notes, and a glossary of female historical characters that will prove invaluable to students and scholars of medieval and Renaissance literature, women's studies, and art history.
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 151280116X
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Giovanni Boccaccio is one of the most influential writers in the Western tradition, yet his first literary work, "Diana's Hunt," has never been translated into English, and the Italian text has long been out of print. Anthony Cassell and Victoria Kirkham redeem Boccaccio's early effort in this dual-language edition, with an extensive introduction and commentary, that goes far beyond assuring its accessibility. The plot of "Diana's Hunt" is simple enough: the narrator observes the goddess Diana convening a band of Neapolitan court ladies to hunt in a wood. After slaying an impressive number of beasts, the huntresses are incited to rebellion against Diana by the fairest of their number. They invoke the goddess Venus, who transforms the beasts into young men ready to be faithful to her. As a final twist, the narrator himself, who we now learn was actually a stag all along, undergoes a similar transformation and is offered to the fairest lady. Cassell and Kirkham have edited the Italian text of "La Caccia di Diana," drawing from the six extant manuscripts of the original work. Their critical interpretation of the poem redefines the ground on which we evaluate the merits of "Diana's Hunt" and points to ways in which it looks forward to Boccaccio's later work. The poem emerges as an allegory of the struggle in the soul before Christian baptism and entrance into the active life of virtue. This theme will be central in the early fictions, such as the Filocolo and Ameto, and will be parodied and reversed in the later Elegy of Madonna Fiammetta and Corbaccio. The editors offer a readable translation, extensive notes, and a glossary of female historical characters that will prove invaluable to students and scholars of medieval and Renaissance literature, women's studies, and art history.
Diana's Hunting
Author: Robert Williams Buchanan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adultery
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adultery
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Diana's Hunting
Author: Robert Williams Buchanan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adultery
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adultery
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Diana's Hunting
Author: Robert Williams Buchanan
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781012634483
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781012634483
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Hans Makart, His Painting: Diana's Hunting Party
Diana
Author: Amie Jane Leavitt
Publisher:
ISBN: 1543574165
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
The hunt is on! This empowering and engaging narrative tells the legend of the fierce Roman goddess Diana. This divine huntress was also the goddess of the moon and could talk to animals. Hear the compelling myths of Diana's powers and learn where she fits within a family of gods. Additional facts explore Diana's role as protector in Ancient Roman and Greek culture and how the goddess's influence appears in popular culture today.
Publisher:
ISBN: 1543574165
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
The hunt is on! This empowering and engaging narrative tells the legend of the fierce Roman goddess Diana. This divine huntress was also the goddess of the moon and could talk to animals. Hear the compelling myths of Diana's powers and learn where she fits within a family of gods. Additional facts explore Diana's role as protector in Ancient Roman and Greek culture and how the goddess's influence appears in popular culture today.
Travels with Diana Hunter
Author: Regine Sands
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780917597077
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780917597077
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Secret Submission
Author: Diana Hunter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781980516620
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
When Phillip asks Sarah if she's a compliant woman who will do anything he asks, she plays along, wanting a bedroom romp that will quiet the urges within. But Phillip has much more than a "bedroom romp" in mind. As he introduces Sarah to the world of bondage and submission, Phillip invites her to explore her sexuality - as his submissive.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781980516620
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
When Phillip asks Sarah if she's a compliant woman who will do anything he asks, she plays along, wanting a bedroom romp that will quiet the urges within. But Phillip has much more than a "bedroom romp" in mind. As he introduces Sarah to the world of bondage and submission, Phillip invites her to explore her sexuality - as his submissive.
My grandmothers and I
Author: Diana Holman-Hunt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781906562021
Category : Grandmothers
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781906562021
Category : Grandmothers
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Hunter
Author: Diana Palmer
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 1474044786
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer serves up HUNTER, a fan-favorite Man of the Month, for your reading pleasure!
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 1474044786
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer serves up HUNTER, a fan-favorite Man of the Month, for your reading pleasure!