The Cambridge History of Early Modern English Literature [Hardcover]

This 2003 history of early modern English literature is an essential resource for scholars and students of the Renaissance.The Cambridge History of Early Modern English Literature narrates the history of English literature written in Britain between the Reformation and the Restoration. Although England is a principal focus, literary production in Scotland and Ireland also figures in the narrative, with occasional notice of Wales and Ireland in literary representations written in English. This new twenty-six chapter history by an international team of distinguished scholars will prove essential reading for students and scholars of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century English literature, culture, and history.The Cambridge History of Early Modern English Literature narrates the history of English literature written in Britain between the Reformation and the Restoration. Although England is a principal focus, literary production in Scotland and Ireland also figures in the narrative, with occasional notice of Wales and Ireland in literary representations written in English. This new twenty-six chapter history by an international team of distinguished scholars will prove essential reading for students and scholars of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century English literature, culture, and history.This is a comprehensive history of English literature written in Britain between the Reformation and the Restoration. While it focuses on England, literary effort in Scotland and Ireland is also covered, with occasional references to Wales and Ireland. This literary history by an international team of scholars is essential reading for students and scholars of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century English literature, culture, and history.Introduction David Loewenstein and Janel Mueller; Part I. Modes and Means of Literary Production, Circulation, and Reception: 1. Literacy, society, and education Kenneth Charlton and Margaret Spufford; 2. Manuscript transmission and circulation Harold Llƒ°