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'Anacreon' and Drink Poetry; or, the Art of Feeling Very Very Good.

Authors :
Roth, Marty
Source :
Texas Studies in Literature & Language. Fall2000, Vol. 42 Issue 3, p314. 32p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Examines a discourse of intoxication as it ranges in a body of poetry associated with the legendary poet Anacreon of Teos. Survey of drink poetry; How Anacreos' historical character has dissolved into tradition of poetry that he has falsely been credited with originating; Reasons why Romantics turned against the anacreontic equation.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ANACREONTIC poetry
*ALCOHOLISM in literature
*DRINKING of alcoholic beverages in literature
*HISTORICAL criticism (Literature)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00404691
Volume :
42
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Texas Studies in Literature & Language
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4381526

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