A Literary History Of The English People

""A Literary History Of The English People: From The Renaissance To The Civil War V2"" is a comprehensive book written by J.J. Jusserand that covers the literary history of England from the Renaissance period to the Civil War. The book is the second volume of a two-volume set and provides a detailed account of the literary works produced during this period, including poetry, drama, and prose. The book begins with an overview of the Renaissance period, discussing the impact of the printing press on the dissemination of literature, the rise of humanism, and the influence of the Italian Renaissance on English literature. It then moves on to the Elizabethan era, exploring the works of Shakespeare, Marlowe, and other notable playwrights of the time. The book also covers the Jacobean and Caroline periods, discussing the emergence of the novel and the works of writers such as John Donne, Ben Jonson, and John Milton. The final section of the book focuses on the Civil War and the Commonwealth period, examining the works of writers such as John Bunyan and Andrew Marvell. Throughout the book, Jusserand provides insightful commentary on the literary works of the time, placing them in their historical context and analyzing their significance. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English literature and the cultural history of England during this period.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.