Search Results: marvels and commonplaces renaissance literary criticism by hathaway baxter

Ranch House Publications. Unknown Binding. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

NY: Random House. As New. 1968. Paperback. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - 209pp. + index, glossary, bibliography, notes; near fine. -- "...an extended essay on the rapid development of critical ideas during the Renaissance, in Italy, France, and England, but particularly Italy, presents a complex view of Renaissance thought and culture. Professor Hathaway focuses on the unresolved opposition in Renaissance literary criticism between an insistence on verisimilitude and a craving for the marvelous-between the world of brass and a golden one that is closer to our heart's desire. A biographical glossary provides a concise summary of important names of men of letters, which are omitted from most encyclopedias and historical reference books." -- Quality paperback. Chips to covers and slight browning of paper, else Excellent Condition. Signature to inside cover. Text is… Read More