Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol 2 of 2)
CHAPTER XXII.
_HERO AND LEANDER._
Virgil's Mention of this Tale.--Ovid and Statius.--Autumnal Poetry.--Confusion between the Mythical Musæus and the Grammarian.--The Introduction of the Poem.--Analysis of the Story.--Hallam's Judgment on Marlowe's _Hero and Leander_.--Comparison of Marlowe and Musæus.--Classic and Romantic Art. Page 345