Hereafter Knowing in Sonnets and Their Similars

Knowing in Sonnets and Other Similars examines the work of prominent poets through a philosophical and theological lens, focusing on the achievement of Petrarch's writing of the sonnet in Italian, Wyatt and Spenser's amatory strategies, and Shakespeare's sonnets. It explores ancient, medieval, and modern philosophy, scripture, patristic theology, Renaissance and Contemporary poetry, and numerous language traditions. Robert Mueller analyzes the circuits and relations that connect these writers to their significant others, offering new readings of canonical and noncanonical texts and assembling a singular archive of writers across many centuries and language traditions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 24 January 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Knowing in Sonnets and Other Similars delves into the profound exploration of renowned poets through a philosophical and theological lens. The book meticulously examines the intricate and precarious journey of Petrarch's mastery in crafting Italian sonnets, his English successors Wyatt and Spenser's innovative amatory strategies, and Shakespeare's groundbreaking sonnets that navigate the complexities of envisioning writing against the untimely. This comprehensive work encompasses a vast array of disciplines, including ancient, medieval, and modern philosophy, scripture, patristic theology, Renaissance and Contemporary poetry, and numerous language traditions such as Greek, Latin, Italian, French, German, and English.

In his insightful exploration, Robert Mueller delves into a collection of writers who engage with significant "Others," such as Dan Machlin's profound connection with his body, Augustine's profound dialogue with God, and Petrarch's profound affection for Laura. Through meticulous and original readings of these writers, Mueller unravels the intricate circuits and relations that connect them to their intended recipients, with a particular focus on their modes of knowledge and understanding of the objects of their poems and the temporal positions they adopt in relation to these objects.

This book offers fresh interpretations of canonical and noncanonical texts, creating a singular archive of writers spanning across centuries and diverse language traditions. It sheds light on the profound connections and resonances that unite these writers, transcending boundaries of time and culture. By delving into the philosophical and theological dimensions of their work, Knowing in Sonnets and Other Similars provides a rich and enlightening perspective on the art of poetry and its enduring power to engage with the deepest aspects of human experience.

Weight: 544g
Dimension: 227 x 161 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793644800