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Elizabethan Proverb Lore in Lyly's and in Pettie's Petite Pallace With Parallels From Shakespeare

by Morris Palmer Tilley
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025627175
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 486
  • Original Price: GBP 30.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 853 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

"Elizabethan Proverb Lore in Lyly's and in Pettie's Petite Palace With Parallels From Shakespeare" is a meticulous scholarly examination of the linguistic foundations of sixteenth-century English literature. This work delves into the pervasive use of proverbs and folk wisdom in the writings of John Lyly and George Pettie's "Petite Pallace," drawing significant parallels to the works of William Shakespeare.

The book explores how proverbial lore shaped the rhetorical style and cultural resonance of Elizabethan prose and drama. By tracing these common aphorisms across major literary figures, the study demonstrates the interconnectedness of early modern thought and the shared linguistic heritage that informed the era's masterpieces. It serves as an essential resource for scholars of Shakespeare and Elizabethan rhetoric, offering deep insights into the evolution of the English language and the stylistic nuances of Renaissance literature. The text highlights the importance of oral tradition and popular wisdom in crafting the high-art literary traditions of the period, providing a comprehensive catalog of parallels that clarify the influence of early stylists on the Shakespearean canon.

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