The Age Of Shakespeare, 1579-1631: Poetry And Prose V1

By Thomas Seccombe and Thomas Seccombe

Book Overview

The Age of Shakespeare, 1579-1631: Poetry and Prose V1 is a book written by Thomas Seccombe that provides a comprehensive overview of the literary and cultural landscape during the time of William Shakespeare. The book is divided into two parts: poetry and prose. In the poetry section, Seccombe explores the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries, including Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, and John Donne. He examines the themes, styles, and techniques used in their poetry, and the impact they had on the literary world. In the prose section, Seccombe delves into the various forms of prose writing during the period, such as essays, letters, and pamphlets. He discusses the major writers of the time, including Francis Bacon and Thomas Nashe. The book also provides historical context, detailing the political and social events that influenced the literature of the time. Overall, The Age of Shakespeare, 1579-1631: Poetry and Prose V1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literature and culture of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras.In Two Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428627839
• ISBN13: 9781428627833
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"