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Discover the remarkable works of Richard Edwards, a pioneering poet and dramatist who played a crucial role in pre-Shakespearean literature. This critical anthology features fully annotated editions of Edwards's surviving texts, providing readers with an in-depth look at his contributions to English drama and poetry. With insights from Ros King's extensive introduction, this book not only fills the gaps in the existing documentary evidence but also redefines our understanding of sixteenth-century artistic expression. Ideal for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, this volume bridges the gap between academic rigor and accessible reading. The explorations of prosody and the public role of theatre during a tumultuous period in English history will intrigue modern readers and academic communities. Furthermore, it appeals to those with a growing interest in literary figures often overlooked in mainstream discourse. The poetic and dramatic works featured in this collection resonate with timeless themes, making them relevant for contemporary audiences. Dive into the rich tapestry of Edwards’s oeuvre and experience the vibrancy of historical literature enriched with modern perspectives. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780719080661. Year: 2009. Publisher: Manchester University Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719080661
Year: 2009
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
The heart of this book is its fully annotated, critical editions of the surviving work of Richard Edwards, one of the most influential poets and dramatists writing in England before Shakespeare. Ros King's extensive introduction, identifying the holes in the documentary evidence that might accommodate this important but now little known writer, rewrites the history of pre-Shakespearean drama, illustrates new approaches to sixteenth-century prosody and to the modernisation of dramatic poetry, and re-evaluates the public role of theatre and poetry during a particularly turbulent period in English history.
While it will be essential reading for specialist scholars, it will also be of much wider interest. The introduction is highly accessible which makes it an appropriate text-book for students in a field where few textbooks are available. It will appeal to the current appetite among the reading public for biography, while the play, poems and songs are themselves very appealing. -- .
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719080661
Year: 2009
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
The heart of this book is its fully annotated, critical editions of the surviving work of Richard Edwards, one of the most influential poets and dramatists writing in England before Shakespeare. Ros King's extensive introduction, identifying the holes in the documentary evidence that might accommodate this important but now little known writer, rewrites the history of pre-Shakespearean drama, illustrates new approaches to sixteenth-century prosody and to the modernisation of dramatic poetry, and re-evaluates the public role of theatre and poetry during a particularly turbulent period in English history.
While it will be essential reading for specialist scholars, it will also be of much wider interest. The introduction is highly accessible which makes it an appropriate text-book for students in a field where few textbooks are available. It will appeal to the current appetite among the reading public for biography, while the play, poems and songs are themselves very appealing. -- .