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LoC No.: 06032400

Title: John Lyly

Note: Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "John Lyly" by John Dover Wilson is a literary treatise written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and works of John Lyly, focusing on his contributions to English prose, namely his novel "Euphues," as well as his role as a dramatist and innovator in Elizabethan literature. It delves into the stylistic features of euphuism, a style associated with Lyly, and its significance in the development of English literary forms. The opening of the text outlines the objectives of Wilson’s analysis, emphasizing the necessity of a comprehensive examination of Lyly's influence on various literary genres. It discusses the historical context of Lyly's writings and identifies the importance of euphuism and its origins within English literature. The introduction also hints at Lyly's complex interactions with other literary figures of his time and critiques how his reputation has fluctuated in literary scholarship. This foundational chapter establishes a basis for further exploration of Lyly's stylistic innovations and the enduring impact of his work on subsequent English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilson, John Dover, 1881-1969

EBook No.: 22525

Published: Sep 6, 2007

Downloads: 119

Language: English

Subject: Lyly, John, 1554?-1606 -- Criticism and interpretation

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 06032400

Title: John Lyly

Note: Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Jana Srna 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)

Summary: "John Lyly" by John Dover Wilson is a literary treatise written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and works of John Lyly, focusing on his contributions to English prose, namely his novel "Euphues," as well as his role as a dramatist and innovator in Elizabethan literature. It delves into the stylistic features of euphuism, a style associated with Lyly, and its significance in the development of English literary forms. The opening of the text outlines the objectives of Wilson’s analysis, emphasizing the necessity of a comprehensive examination of Lyly's influence on various literary genres. It discusses the historical context of Lyly's writings and identifies the importance of euphuism and its origins within English literature. The introduction also hints at Lyly's complex interactions with other literary figures of his time and critiques how his reputation has fluctuated in literary scholarship. This foundational chapter establishes a basis for further exploration of Lyly's stylistic innovations and the enduring impact of his work on subsequent English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilson, John Dover, 1881-1969

EBook No.: 22525

Published: Sep 6, 2007

Downloads: 119

Language: English

Subject: Lyly, John, 1554?-1606 -- Criticism and interpretation

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.