Midwinter Night's Dream: "The Eve Of St. Agnes" As Sacred Ritual In The Old Religion Of The Britons

Keats not only used classical Greek myth in his poetry, but he also employed elements of the old religion of Britain known as the Craft, Witchcraft, or Faery. Keats incorporated elements of the old religion in "The Eve of St. Agnes" to present as his "plot" a specific ritual: the...

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Main Author: Arcana, Judith (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Dep. [1987]
In: Journal of ritual studies
Year: 1987, Volume: 1, Issue: 2, Pages: 43-57
Further subjects:B Love poetry
B Critical readings
B Myths
B Religious rituals
B Christianity
B Priestesses
B Stanzas
B Mothers
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