Publisher's Synopsis
""Sir Charles Sedley 1639-1701: A Study In The Life And Literature Of The Restoration"" by V. De Sola Pinto is a comprehensive biography of Sir Charles Sedley, an English playwright, poet, and politician who lived during the Restoration period. The book explores Sedley's life and literary works, including his plays, poems, and political writings. Pinto delves into Sedley's relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as John Dryden and Charles II, and examines the social and political context in which he lived. The book also provides insights into the broader cultural and literary landscape of the Restoration period, including the rise of the Restoration comedy and the emergence of the libertine culture. Overall, ""Sir Charles Sedley 1639-1701"" offers a detailed and engaging portrait of a fascinating figure in English literature and history.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.
