Publisher's Synopsis
The Complete Works of John Lyly is a comprehensive collection of the literary works of John Lyly, a prominent English Renaissance writer. The collection includes Lyly's Life, Euphues, The Anatomy of Wyt, and Entertainments V1. Lyly's Life is a biographical account of the author's own life, detailing his upbringing, education, and career as a writer. Euphues is a two-part novel that explores the themes of love, courtship, and morality through the eyes of the protagonist, Euphues. The Anatomy of Wyt is a philosophical treatise that delves into the nature of human intelligence and the workings of the mind. Entertainments V1 is a collection of Lyly's plays and masques, which were popular forms of entertainment during the Renaissance period. The plays and masques included in this volume are: Campaspe, Sapho and Phao, Gallathea, Endimion, and Midas. Overall, The Complete Works of John Lyly offers readers a comprehensive look at the literary output of one of the most important writers of the English Renaissance.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.
