*MUTILATION in literature, *HUMAN body in literature, *LITERARY criticism, *POETRY (Literary form), *THEMES in poetry, *LITERARY characters
Abstract
This article focuses on "Sir Orfeo," a fourteenth-century anonymous poem that tells the story of Orfeo and his wife Heurodis. According to the author, the key to interpreting the poem is centered around the body of Heurodis. The author discusses the significance of Heurodis' self-mutilation, the connection between Heurodis and Orfeo's kingdom, and Heurodis' abduction.
*SPIRITUALITY in literature, *LITERARY criticism, *POETRY (Literary form), *THEMES in poetry
Abstract
In this essay the author focuses on the spirituality of poet Walt Whitman as seen in his poetry collection "Leaves of Grass." The author asserts that Whitman's spiritual message develops throughout the different editions of "Leaves of Grass," and that readers must approach Whitman's poetry as a whole in order to appreciate this message. The author analyzes themes in several of Whitman's poems.
*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
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