Talus has never seemed particularly 'giantesque' to me, though I'd be
intrigued to know more about your student's findings. Particularly when
compared to other Spenserian giants such as Orgoglio or Argante, Talus
appears to be a quite different creation or idea. It is Talus's
machine-like attributes that I have always found most strange and also
compelling. In other words, it is this quality that seems most significant
to the idea of Talus, and not his stature or any mark of lasciviousness
(the latter of which clearly marks the other FQ giants mentioned above).
my 2 cents...
Heather Easterling
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Heather C. Easterling
English Department
University of Washington
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