The Complete Works Of John Lyly

The Complete Works Of John Lyly Euphues And His England; The Plays V2

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The Complete Works of John Lyly: Euphues and His England; The Plays V2 is a comprehensive collection of the literary works of John Lyly, an English writer and playwright who lived during the Elizabethan era. This volume includes Lyly's two most famous works, Euphues and Euphues and His England, as well as his plays. Euphues is a novel that was first published in 1578 and is known for its elaborate and ornate writing style. The novel tells the story of a young man named Euphues who travels from Athens to Naples and experiences various romantic and political adventures. Euphues and His England, published in 1580, is a sequel to the first novel and explores the political and social issues of England during the Elizabethan era.In addition to the novels, this volume also includes Lyly's plays, which were popular during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. These plays include Campaspe, Sapho and Phao, Gallathea, Endimion, and Midas, among others. The plays are known for their witty dialogue, elaborate costumes, and intricate stage directions.Overall, The Complete Works of John Lyly: Euphues and His England; The Plays V2 provides a comprehensive look at the literary works of John Lyly, a prominent writer and playwright during the Elizabethan era. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literature and theater of this period in English 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781425495756
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 588
Weight: 852g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 33mm