Richard Barnfield

The Affectionate Shepherd (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Platonic Love and Pastoral Beauty in Elizabethan Poetry
Redaktion: Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O.

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Richard Barnfield's 'The Affectionate Shepherd' is a sonnet sequence that portrays a Platonic love between the author and a male shepherd. Written in the Elizabethan era, this work reflects the poetic style and themes of the period, including pastoral settings and idealized love. Barnfield's use of vivid imagery and intricate language captivates readers, drawing them into the intimate and emotionally charged world he creates. The sonnets in 'The Affectionate Shepherd' are not only beautifully crafted but also convey complex emotions and explore unconventional relationships, making it a fascinating read for those interested in Renaissance literature and LGBTQ+ themes. Richard Barnfield, a contemporary of Shakespeare, may have been influenced by the cultural and social dynamics of his time, which could have inspired him to push the boundaries of traditional poetic conventions with this unique and daring work. I highly recommend 'The Affectionate Shepherd' to readers looking for a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of love, desire, and identity in Elizabethan literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 126
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664584601
• Artikelnr.: 58596015

Autorenporträt

Richard Barnfield (1574-1627) was an English poet who remains a distinguished figure in the Elizabethan literary scene. Best known for his work 'The Affectionate Shepherd' (1594), Barnfield exhibited a mastery over pastoral themes, embarking on a poetic journey that was both emulation and response to the classics, notably Virgil's 'Eclogues'. His contribution to the pastoral genre features a lyrical expression of homoerotic sentiment, which was unusual for his time and marked 'The Affectionate Shepherd' as a work of both controversy and acclaim. Born in Norbury, Staffordshire, Barnfield was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford, and graduated in 1592. While he ultimately took to managing family estates, later forays into poetry, such as 'Cynthia; with Certain Sonnets, and the legend of Cassandra' (1595), cemented his reputation as a lyrical and innovative poet. Although some of his later work followed more conventional expectations of the Elizabethan sonnet sequences, it was his early writings that brought his literary prowess into prominence. Barnfield's intricate use of language and his bold exploration of homoerotic themes have rendered him a subject of academic interest, particularly in discussions surrounding sexuality in Renaissance literature. Ultimately, his work, together with his contemporary Shakespeare, to whom his later poems were once mistakenly attributed, provides valuable insight into the poetic landscape of the late 16th century.