A History of Elizabethan Literature by George Saintsbury
"A History of Elizabethan Literature" by George Saintsbury is a historical account of English literary development during the Elizabethan era, likely written in the late 19th century. This work traces the progress and characteristics of prose and poetry from the beginning of Queen Elizabeth I's reign to the end of the Jacobean period, exploring numerous authors and their contributions to the literary landscape of the time. The opening of the text introducesthe context and significance of Elizabethan literature, starting with Tottel's "Miscellany," which marked the dawn of a new poetic era and laid the groundwork for subsequent literary innovations. Saintsbury discusses key figures such as Sir Thomas Wyatt and Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, emphasizing their influence on the evolution of English poetry. He reflects on the transition from medieval poetic conventions to a more personal and introspective form of expression, highlighting the blending of classical influences and the unique characteristics that defined Elizabethan literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933 |
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| Title | A History of Elizabethan Literature |
| Alternate Title | History of English Literature Elizabethan Literature |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charlene Taylor, Paul Dring and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 |
| Subject | Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 -- Relations with authors |
| Subject | English literature -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- History and criticism |
| Subject | England -- Intellectual life -- 16th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27450 |
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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