Charles Mills Gayley

2 books

Charles Mills Gayley was an American scholar and author known for his contributions to the study of English literature and drama. He is particularly recognized for his work "Francis Beaumont: Dramatist," which offers a detailed portrait of the Elizabethan playwright and his contemporaries, shedding light on the theatrical landscape of the time. Additionally, Gayley's "The Classic Myths in English Literature and in Art" serves as a significant resource that explores the influence of classical mythology on English literature and visual arts, originally based on Bulfinch's "Age of Fable." His scholarly works reflect a deep engagement with literary history and the interplay between literature and culture.

Books by This Author

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Francis Beaumont: Dramatist / A Portrait, with Some Account of His Circle, Elizabethan and Jacobean, / And of His Association with John Fletcher cover

Francis Beaumont: Dramatist / A Portrait, with Some Account of His Circle, Elizabethan and Jacobean, / And of His Association with John Fletcher Charles Mills Gayley

The Classic Myths in English Literature and in Art (2nd ed.) (1911) / Based Originally on Bulfinch's "Age of Fable" (1855) cover

The Classic Myths in English Literature and in Art (2nd ed.) (1911) / Based Originally on Bulfinch's "Age of Fable" (1855) Charles Mills Gayley