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The Return of Astraea

- An Astral-Imperial Myth in Calderon

About The Return of Astraea

The literary cult of Astraea persisted in the sixteenth century as writers saw in Elizabeth I of England the imperial Astraea who would lead mankind to peace through universal rule. This and other late flowerings of the Astraea myth should not be taken as the final phases of her history.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780813152134
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 272
  • Published:
  • July 15, 2014
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: October 3, 2024

Description of The Return of Astraea

The literary cult of Astraea persisted in the sixteenth century as writers saw in Elizabeth I of England the imperial Astraea who would lead mankind to peace through universal rule. This and other late flowerings of the Astraea myth should not be taken as the final phases of her history.

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