The Ephemerides Of Phialo: Divided Into Three Books (1579)

By Stephen Gosson

Book Overview

The Ephemerides of Phialo: Divided into Three Books (1579) is a book written by Stephen Gosson. It is a collection of essays that are divided into three parts, each dealing with a different topic. The first book is about the art of poetry and its place in society. The second book is about the dangers of gambling and how it can ruin people's lives. The third book is about the importance of living a virtuous life and the rewards that come with it. Throughout the book, Gosson uses a variety of literary techniques, including allegory and satire, to make his points. The book was written during the Renaissance period and reflects the intellectual and cultural climate of the time. It is considered an important work in the history of English literature and has been studied by scholars for centuries.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: 110449003X
• ISBN13: 9781104490034
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"