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A History of Elizabethan Literature

By George Saintsbury
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A comprehensive critical survey traces the development of Elizabethan literature across poetry, prose, and drama. It begins with early lyric miscellanies and the transformation of metre and stanza, treats the evolution of prose style and criticism including euphuistic fashions, follows successive dramatic phases from early plays and university wits to the flowering of the major dramatists, and assesses the poets clustered around the great epic and lyric achievements. Close readings of language, form, and versification are paired with biographical and bibliographical comments to map stylistic trends and principal contributors.

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George Saintsbury

George Saintsbury (1845-1933) was a prominent English literary critic, historian, and scholar, known for his extensive contributions to the study of literature. His works often explore the evolution of literary forms and styles, with notable titles including "A History of Elizabethan Literature" and "A History of the French Novel." Saintsbury's scholarship is characterized by a deep appreciation for the nuances of literary criticism and taste, as seen in his multi-volume series on European literary criticism. He also authored essays and manuals that reflect his expertise in English prosody and literature, making him a significant figure in the literary heritage of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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