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The Dramatic Works of John Lilly, Vol. 2 of 2: The Euphuist, With Notes and Some Account of His Life and Writings (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

F. W. Fairholt

 
9781331787983: The Dramatic Works of John Lilly, Vol. 2 of 2: The Euphuist, With Notes and Some Account of His Life and Writings (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the Euphuist through a scholarly lens with notes and life of Lilly

This edition collects the dramatic works of John Lilly, focusing on the Euphuist style, with detailed notes and a concise account of Lilly’s life and writings. It helps readers understand the language, allusions, and stage conventions of Lilly’s era, while preserving the original text’s flavor.

Two short, clear sections frame the work:
  • In-depth annotations that explain word choices, references, and theatrical terms.
  • A biographical account to place Lilly and his writing in historical context.
  • Extensive notes that illuminate early modern diction and rhetorical devices.
  • Cross-references and explanations of historical and literary allusions.
  • Context on the life and writings of John Lilly to enrich reading.
  • Carefully preserved text, with helpful editorial guidance for modern readers.
Ideal for students, researchers, and general readers who want to grasp the features of Euphuism and its period, while appreciating Lilly’s dramatic craft.

Ideal for readers of early modern drama and literary annotation fans, as well as historians of English playful rhetoric.

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