With bloody verses charmd? Spenser and Seneca
The writings of Lucius Annaeus Seneca seem to have been, to exaggerate only a little, everywhere in early modern Europe: widely printed, read, translated, cited, imitated, and, in the case of Seneca’s tragedies, even occasionally performed. It is therefore surprising that relatively little scholarly attention has been paid to Spenser’s engagements with this most prolific and various of classical authors. Read more…
Cite as:
Emily Mayne,
"With bloody verses charmd? Spenser and Seneca,"
Spenser Review
(Winter 2020).
Accessed March 3rd, 2025.
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It is therefore surprising that relatively little scholarly attention has been paid to Spenser’s engagements with this most prolific and various of classical authors.
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Link / ReplyIt's fascinating how Seneca's writings had such a profound influence across early modern Europe, yet, surprisingly, Spenser's interactions with this classical figure haven't received more scholarly focus, considering the depth of Seneca's legacy.
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