A History of Elizabethan Literature by George Saintsbury
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Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933
English
"A History of Elizabethan Literature" by George Saintsbury is a historical account of English literary development during the Elizabethan era, likely written in the late 19th century. This work traces the progress and characteristics of prose and poetry from the beginning of Queen Elizabeth I's reign to the end of the Jacobean period, exploring num...
the context and significance of Elizabethan literature, starting with Tottel's "Miscellany," which marked the dawn of a new poetic era and laid the groundwork for subsequent literary innovations. Saintsbury discusses key figures such as Sir Thomas Wyatt and Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, emphasizing their influence on the evolution of English poetry. He reflects on the transition from medieval poetic conventions to a more personal and introspective form of expression, highlighting the blending of classical influences and the unique characteristics that defined Elizabethan literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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