Bücher von John Lyly

The Complete Works of John Lyly: The Plays Con't; Anti-Martinist Work; Poems; Glossary and General Index V3 is a comprehensive collection of the literary works of John Lyly, an English writer who lived during the Renaissance period. This volume includes the plays that Lyly wrote, as well as his Anti-Martinist work and a selection of his poems. The book also contains a glossary and general index to help readers understand the language and context of Lyly's works. The plays in this collection are known for their witty language and complex plots, and they were popular during Lyly's lifetime. The Anti-Martinist work is a political treatise that argues against the ideas of Martin Marprelate, a controversial figure in English religious and political history. Lyly's poems are also included in this volume and showcase his skill as a poet. Overall, The Complete Works of John Lyly is an important resource for scholars and students of Renaissance literature and 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.

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First performed circa 1590, 'Mother Bombie' is unique among Lyly's comedies in its urban setting and focus upon middle and lower class concerns. Structured upon a Roman new comedy model, the play turns on the tissue of misconceptions surrounding the efforts of four fathers to secure socially advantageous marriages for their heirs.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

John Lyly was the master of the private theatre stage in the 1570s and 1580s, and this play represents his individual Euphuistic style. It is a love comedy, mimicking Queen Elizabeth's court, and retelling an ancient legend of the prolonged sleep of the man with whom the moon fell in love.

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