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Explore the complex legacy of Elizabeth I through the lens of feminist criticism. In Of Chastity and Power: Elizabethan Literature and the Unmarried Queen, Philippa Berry examines how the most powerful woman in European history was perceived by her male subjects. By analyzing key texts from influential writers such as Shakespeare, Spenser, Lyly, Ralegh, and Chapman, this work reveals the tension between the idealization of the Queen's chastity and the discomfort her political and religious authority caused. This study investigates how the figure of the unmarried monarch challenged the masculine foundations of Renaissance philosophy, love, and political ideology. It is an essential read for those studying the intersection of gender, literature, and power during the Elizabethan era.

Key Features

Analyzes the relationship between Elizabeth I's political authority and her perceived chastity.

Includes critical readings of key Elizabethan texts by authors like Shakespeare and Spenser.

Examines how the unmarried queen challenged Renaissance discourses of love and philosophy.

Provides a feminist perspective on the attitudes of male subjects toward the Elizabethan monarchy.

Published by Routledge for academic study of Elizabethan literature and political ideology.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
15 August 2017
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26 July 2017

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