The Shadow of Night (Masterplots, Definitive Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: George Chapman
- First Published: 1594
- Type of Work: Poetry
- Genres: Poetry, Hymn, Metaphysical poetry
- Subjects: Poetry or poets, England or English people, Gods or goddesses, Sixteenth century, Night
Critical Evaluation:
The Shadow of Night, George Chapman’s first extant published work, has come to be thought of as the spiritual father of the Metaphysical school of English poetry. The book includes two separate long poems: “Hymnus in Noctem,” and “Hymnus in Cynthiam.” Both are highly allegorical and difficult by reason of their complex and allusive style. Two main themes of both poems are the celebration of intellect and the lamentation of worldly injustice. Many scholars have assumed that THE SHADOW OF NIGHT was a poetic manifesto of a group...
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