George Chapman (1903)

The book ""George Chapman"" by Karl Franz Otto Alfred Lohff is a biographical work that explores the life and literary career of the English poet, playwright, and translator George Chapman. Published in 1903, the book provides a detailed account of Chapman's upbringing, education, and artistic development, as well as his relationships with other prominent writers of his time, including William Shakespeare and Ben Jonson.Lohff's biography delves into Chapman's early years as a student at Oxford University, where he developed a passion for classical literature and began writing his own poetry and plays. The book also examines Chapman's struggles to establish himself as a successful writer in the competitive world of Elizabethan and Jacobean England, as well as his eventual rise to fame as a translator of Homer's epic poems.Throughout the book, Lohff provides insightful analysis of Chapman's literary works, including his plays, poetry, and translations, and explores the themes and motifs that run throughout his oeuvre. He also offers a critical assessment of Chapman's place in the English literary canon and his contributions to the development of Renaissance literature.Overall, ""George Chapman"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and work of one of England's most important literary figures.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.