Tag: ancientliterature
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The Emperor and His Moonlit Persona: The Evocative Presence of the Moon in Li Yü’s Ci Poetry

The poem “A Joyful Rendezvous” by Li Yü reflects his emotional turmoil during captivity. Peiqi An analyses its lunar imagery and how it symbolises lost grandeur, personal loss, and the ephemeral nature of his former kingdom.
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‘Diseased Love’, Female Sexuality and Sexual Jealousy in Euripides’ Medea

Bethany Hicks-Gravener considers Medea as a discourse of ancient Greek female sexuality.
