"Black Lord Herbert" and the Construction of Race.
The article examines the often-overlooked poetry of Edward Lord Herbert of Cherbury, particularly his sonnets "Sonnet of Black Beauty" and "Another Sonnet to Black Itself." Topics include the relationship between Herbert's poems and the "dark lady" tradition, the representation of blackness as both...
| Publicado en: | Studies in Philology Vol. 122; no. 1; pp. 81 - 99 |
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| Formato: | Poetry Review |
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University of North Carolina Press
Winter2025
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| Sumario: | The article examines the often-overlooked poetry of Edward Lord Herbert of Cherbury, particularly his sonnets "Sonnet of Black Beauty" and "Another Sonnet to Black Itself." Topics include the relationship between Herbert's poems and the "dark lady" tradition, the representation of blackness as both a color and an identity; and the potential implications of associating blackness with Welsh heritage rather than solely racial identity. |
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