A scholarly edition of The English Wagner Book of 1594, with full introduction and detailed notes, for serious students of early English literature.This edition presents Alfred Ernest Richards’s Inaugural-Dissertation as part of a study of the English Faust and Wagner books. It offers scholarly apparatus, including a substantial introduction, notes, and a planned structure for comparing related texts. The content aims to illuminate the genre, sources, and literary reception of the English Wagner Book within English literature.
- Contextual analysis of the Wagner Book’s sources, influences, and place in 16th‑ and 17th‑century writing
- Editorial notes that guide readers through ambiguities and textual variants
- Historical and bibliographical sections that map the work’s reception and influence
- Biographical details about the editor and the scholarly project
Ideal for readers of early modern English drama, folklore, and literary history who want a thoughtful, well‑documented study of this important text and its connections.