The Reformation of the Subject

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Examining the tension between verbal and visual imagery during the Reformation, the book explores how this era, marked by distrust of images, also birthed significant English epics. Through a detailed analysis, Linda Gregerson uncovers the complex cultural influences behind The Faerie Queene and Paradise Lost, highlighting the ideological, political, and gender struggles faced by Spenser and Milton. Their works are portrayed as transformative tools aimed at reshaping the political identity of their time.