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Endimion & Phoebe: Ideas Latmus
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025627205
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Endimion & Phoebe is a masterful mythological narrative poem by Michael Drayton, representing a pinnacle of late Elizabethan literature. Drawing upon classical Greek myth, the work centers on the celestial romance between the mortal shepherd Endymion and the moon goddess Phoebe. Set upon the slopes of Mount Latmus, the narrative unfolds through a series of divine encounters that explore the boundaries between mortal longing and immortal beauty.
Written in the tradition of the epyllion-a short narrative poem-Drayton's work is celebrated for its lush pastoral descriptions, intricate allegory, and sophisticated verse. The poem follows Phoebe as she descends to earth in disguise to win the heart of the beautiful shepherd, ultimately leading to a mystical union that symbolizes the elevation of the soul. As a significant contemporary to the works of Marlowe and Shakespeare, Endimion & Phoebe offers profound insight into the Renaissance obsession with antiquity and the transformative power of love. This work remains an essential study for those interested in the development of English poetic forms and the enduring influence of classical mythology on the literary imagination.
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