The Descent of Euphues
Three Elizabethan Romance Stories

Originally published in 1957, this book presents the text of three Elizabethan prose romances in the euphuistic style.

James Winny (Edited by)

9781107480353, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 February 2015

208 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.2 cm, 0.23 kg

Originally published in 1957, this book presents the text of three Elizabethan prose romances in the euphuistic style: Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit by John Lyly, Pandosto: The Triumph of Time by Robert Greene and Piers Plainness: Seven Years' Prenticeship by Henry Chettle. A detailed editorial introduction and glossary are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in euphuism and Elizabethan literature.

Introduction
Euphues: The Antomy of Wit by John Lyly
Pandosto: The Triumph of Wit by Robert Greene
Piers Plainness: Seven Years' Prenticeship by Henry Chettle
Glossary.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]