Howell's Devises, 1581: With an Introduction (Classic Reprint)

Thomas Howell

ISBN 10: 1332856004 / ISBN 13: 9781332856008

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book offers access to the vibrant and daring poetry of Thomas Howell. An Elizabethan poet of merit, Howellâ s work showcases the colourful verse and rhetorical devices of the era. His exploration of loveâ s contradictions and natureâ s beauty presents insights into the Elizabethan psyche. This book is an enjoyable read for those seeking a poetic journey through time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Howell's Devises, 1581: With an Introduction (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332856004
• ISBN 13: 9781332856008
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sonnets

About this title

Synopsis

Explore early modern thought on virtue, folly, and the arts of living—through pages from Howell's Devises (1581).

This edition includes an introduction by Thomas Howell and presents a collection of serious, reflective verse and prose from the period. Readable and grounded in its era, the book invites contemplation of morality, friendship, and judgment without shying from tough questions.

• Deliberate meditations on virtue, moral decline, and the costs of pride.
• Poems and prose that mix admonition, praise, and practical counsel.
• A window into Elizabethan culture and how writers framed personal and public virtue.
• A helpful introduction that situates the works for modern readers.

Ideal for readers of early modern literature, readers curious about moral discourse of the period, and anyone seeking historical perspectives on conscience and behavior.

About the Author

Sir Walter Raleigh was an English professor, actor, poet and writer. Born in London in 1861, Raleigh studied and lectured on English Literature for most of his life, teaching in India at Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College, and at several universities in the United Kingdom, including University College Liverpool, Glasgow University, and Oxford University. At the outset of the First World War, Raleigh changed his career's focus from Romantic era literature and began covering topics relating to the war. Sir Walter Raleigh's best-known work is The War in the Air, which provided coverage on the Royal Air Force's efforts in the war. Raleigh died at the age of 61 from typhoid.