The Epigram in England, 1590-1640
The Epigram in England, 1590-1640
- ISBN 13:
9780719096440
- ISBN 10:
0719096448
- Format: Hardcover
- Copyright: 02/01/2016
- Publisher: Manchester University Press
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Summary
The book explores questions of libel, censorship and patronage associated with the genre, and includes chapters on the sub-genres of the religious epigram, political epigram and mock epitaph.
It balances discussion of canonical figures such as Ben Jonson and Sir John Harington with a wide range of lesser known poets, drawing on both manuscript and print sources.
In its breadth The epigram in England serves as a foundational introduction to the genre for students, and through its detailed case studies it offers rich analysis for advanced scholars.