The Fancies, Chaste and Noble

by John Ford, Dominic J. Hart (Editor)

Overview

Published in 1985: The main plot portrays the bachelor Octavio, Marquis of Siena, and his establishment of his "Bower of Fancies," something like a Platonic academy for those he calls the "fancies" — Clarella, Silvia, and Floria, three young women who are, or are said to be,"young, wise, noble, fair, and chaste.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780429576546
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/11/2019
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	300
File size:	865 KB

About the Author

John Ford, Dominic J. Hart

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to John Ford and The Fancies  2. Textual Introductions  3. The Fancies, Chast and Noble  4. Appendices