Renaissance Literature by Michael Payne
Responding to the broadening of the canon in recent years, this accessible anthology makes available the most important poetry and prose from the period between the accession of Henry VIII in 1509 and the English Revolution of 1640. Arranged chronologically, generous selections of familiar Renaissance figures, such as More, Wyatt, Tyndale, Spenser, Sidney, Shakespeare, Bacon, and Donne, are complemented by a strong emphasis on women writers, including Queen Elizabeth, Aemilia Lanyer, Rachel Speght, Mary Sidney, Martha Moulsworth, Lady Mary Wroth, and Elizabeth Cary. A range of prose works, including biblical translations, illustrates the development of English prose style over the period. The volume also offers a copious selection of carols, ballads, songs, and hymns. Helpful introductions and annotations to the newly-edited texts reflect recent developments in cultural and critical theory as well as the current state of Renaissance scholarship. The anthology also contains cross-references to material available on the Internet.
Arranged chronologically, these selections of prose pieces, carols, ballads, songs, and hymns contain introductory notes, suggested readings, and footnotesAlso included are bibliographical references, indexes, and cross references to the Internet resources. Strongly recommended for all libraries. Library Journal
Michael Payne is John P. Crozer Professor of English at Bucknell University. He is the editor of 'A Dictionary of Cultural and Critical Theory' (Blackwell Publishers, 1996) and the author of 'Reading Theory' (Blackwell Publishers, 1993) and 'Reading Knowledge' (Blackwell Publishers, 1997). John Hunter is Assistant Professor of English at Bucknell University. Previous publications include essays on Francis Bacon and on early modern drama.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780631198987 |
| ISBN 10 | 0631198989 |
| Title | Renaissance Literature |
| Author | Michael Payne |
| Series | Blackwell Anthologies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-12-19 |
| Number of pages | 1184 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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