Euphorion - Vol. I / Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance

A series of critical essays examines how classical antiquity and medieval culture fused within Renaissance art and literature, tracing their presence in mythic motifs, sacrificial rites, lyric and outdoor poetry, and Elizabethan drama. Through close readings and historical sketching, the essays consider the revival of Greek beauty, the persistence of medieval forms, and the complex reception of Italian models by northern visitors. Themes include the hybrid figure born of classical and medieval parentage, the theatrical imagination sparked by Italian political scandal, and the stylistic principles—symmetry, archaic measure, and popular song—that shaped Renaissance creativity.