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100 1 _aHabington, William,
_d1605-1654
245 1 0 _aCastara :
_bThe Third Edition of 1640; Edited and Collated with the Earlier Ones of 1634, 1635
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-11-26
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"Castara" by William Habington is a collection of poems and prose inspired by themes of love, courtship, and virtue, written in the early 17th century. The work navigates the experiences of romantic longing and moral consideration reflecting the societal values of its time, particularly highlighting the ideal of chastity and the complexities of love. The central figure, Castara, serves not only as a muse for the author but also embodies the virtues of purity and grace that the poems seek to celebrate. The opening of "Castara" establishes a rich context, introducing the author’s reflections on love and poetry while emphasizing his commitment to a chaste muse. Habington presents a series of character sketches and poems dedicated to Castara, underscoring her beauty, innocence, and moral superiority. In these initial sections, he navigates through metaphors and heartfelt vows, expressing both the joy and heartache that accompany deep affection. The author portrays his admiration and quest for purity while acknowledging the societal pressures and expectations placed upon love, making it clear that his poetic ambition is rooted in both personal devotion and a broader commentary on virtue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700
653 _aLove poetry, English
700 1 _aArber, Edward,
_d1836-1912
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47462
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