The birth of popular culture : Ben Jonson, Maid Marian, and Robin Hood / by Tom Hayes Hardcover - 1992

Pittsburgh, Pa. : Duquesne University Press, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 207 pages ; 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-199) and index. Contents: Introduction. A popular apocalyptic voice -- 1. Jonsonian interventions : Catholicism, Horatianism, Dionysianism -- 2. Graft and stock : folk culture and courtly culture -- 3. The persistence of Pagan pastimes : difference in the organic community -- 4. Unveiling the phallus : ""language most shewes a man"" -- 5. The great witch hunt : hysteria vs. reason -- Epilogue. The second coming, a popular apocalyptic voice. Subjects: Jonson, Ben 1573?-1637. Sad shepherd; Jonson, Ben 1573?-1637 Criticism and interpretation; Robin Hood (Legendary character) In literature; Popular culture Great Britain History 17th century; Popular literature England History and criticism; Medievalism England History 17th century; Authorship History 17th century; Middle Ages in literature; Folklore in literature; Outlaws in literature.