Publisher's Synopsis
Endymion: The Man In The Moon is a play written by John Lyly and first published in 1591. The play is set in ancient Greece and tells the story of Endymion, a young shepherd who falls in love with the moon goddess, Cynthia. Endymion's love for Cynthia is so great that he asks the goddess of love, Venus, to help him win her heart. Venus agrees to help, but only if Endymion agrees to serve her for a year.Endymion agrees to Venus's terms, and she helps him win Cynthia's love. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Cynthia is eventually forced to return to the moon. Endymion is heartbroken, but he is comforted by the fact that he can still see Cynthia in the moon every night.The play is known for its beautiful language and lyrical poetry, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, beauty, and the power of the gods. It is also notable for its use of allegory and symbolism, particularly in its depiction of the moon as a symbol of feminine beauty and power. Overall, Endymion: The Man In The Moon is a classic work of English Renaissance drama that continues to be studied and performed today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
