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Start Over Topic love in literature Publication Year Range Last 10 years Language english Journal papers on language & literature
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1. McNally, Cheever, and the Secret of Unconditional Love.

Author

FRONTAIN, RAYMOND-JEAN

Subjects
*LOVE in literature
Abstract

The article presents literary criticism of the play "Love! Valour! Compassion!" by Terrence McNally. Particular focus is given the role of unconditional love in the play and in the works and personal papers of writer John Cheever. Details on McNally's teleplay adaptation of Cheever's short story "The Five-Forty-Eight" are presented. McNally's screenplay "Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune" is also discussed.

Published
2015

2. Sisters Are Sisters: Identity in an Anonymous Middle English Poem.

Author

WUEST, CHARLES

Subjects
*POETRY (Literary form), *LITERARY criticism, *LOVE in literature, *IDENTITY (Philosophical concept) in literature, *THEMES in poetry
Abstract

The article offers criticism on the 15th-century riddle poem "I have a 3ong suster," written by an anonymous author. Topics examined include the definition of the word suster, which is believed to mean "beloved" or "sweetheart," possible sexual interpretations of the work and insights on the poem's exploration of identity.

Published
2015