The Dr. Farmer Chetham Ms.: Being a Commonplace-Book in the Chetham Library Manchester, Temp. Elizabeth, James I and Charles I: Consisting of Vers

By Chetham's Library and Chetham Society

Book Overview

The Dr. Farmer Chetham Ms., a fascinating glimpse into the literary tastes of the Elizabethan, Jacobean, and Caroline eras, is now available. This first part of a meticulously transcribed commonplace book held in the Chetham Library, Manchester, offers a treasure trove of previously unpublished verse and prose. Compiled during the reigns of Elizabeth I, James I, and Charles I, this collection provides invaluable insight into the intellectual and creative landscape of the time.

Edited and presented by the Chetham Society and Chetham's Library, this volume brings to light forgotten voices and perspectives. Scholars and enthusiasts of English literature and history will find this an indispensable resource for understanding the cultural nuances and artistic expressions of a pivotal period in British history.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1276612494
• ISBN13: 9781276612494
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 9.7"