In 1593 Shakespeare awoke and found himself famous. Lines from his comic, erotic, tragic poem Venus and Adonis were on everyone's lips.The appearance in 1594 of the darkly reflective and richly descriptive Rape of Lucrece confirmed his fame as 'Sweet Master Shakespeare', Elizabethan England's most brilliant non-dramatic poet. Shorter poems in this volume testify further to Shakespeare's versatility and to his poetic fame. Some, like the much-debated 'Phoenix and Turtle', pose problems of meaning; others raise questions about authorship and authenticity. Detailed annotation and a full Introduction seek to resolve such difficulties while also locating Shakespeare's poems in their literary context, which includes his own career as a playwright.
Alexander Dyce Livres
Alexander Dyce fut un éditeur de drame et un historien littéraire écossais dont le travail s'est concentré sur la réintroduction méticuleuse et l'éclairage des œuvres de dramaturges et poètes anglais. Ses éditions savantes étaient réputées pour leur caractère exhaustif et leurs recherches approfondies, découvrant et rendant accessibles des trésors littéraires du passé. Par son dévouement aux éditions annotées et aux esquisses biographiques, Dyce contribua de manière significative à la compréhension et à l'appréciation du patrimoine littéraire anglais.






The Dramatic Works and Poems of James Shirley
- 546pages
- 20 heures de lecture
Dramatic Works and Poems
- 518pages
- 19 heures de lecture
This collection brings together the plays and poems of two important 17th-century writers, James Shirley and William Gifford, as edited by Alexander Dyce. With a wealth of fascinating material and invaluable critical commentary, this edition is an essential resource for anyone interested in the drama and literature of this period.
Doctor Faustus - Original 1604 Version & Revised 1616 Version
- 146pages
- 6 heures de lecture
This collection features the complete dramatic works and poems of James Shirley, including rare and previously unpublished pieces. Shirley was a major figure in English Renaissance drama and his work drew critical acclaim and influenced many of his contemporaries and successors. A must-have for lovers of early modern English literature.
Works; Now First Collected With Some Account of the Author and Notes by Alexander Dyce; Volume 2
- 574pages
- 21 heures de lecture
Experience the genius of one of England's greatest playwrights with this collection of works by Thomas Middleton. Edited and annotated by distinguished scholar Alexander Dyce, this volume includes insightful analysis and biographical information, making it a valuable addition to any literature lover's library.
This comprehensive collection of essential works includes some of the greatest works of independent research and scholarship ever produced. From philosophy to psychology to religion to literature, many of the genres we know and love today grew out of these formative works.
A Glossary to the Works of William Shakespeare
- 528pages
- 19 heures de lecture
This comprehensive guide to Shakespeare's language offers definitions and explanations for all of the playwright's most obscure words and phrases. It includes entries for all of Shakespeare's plays and poems, as well as a wealth of contextual information that will help readers decode even the most challenging passages.
Sir Thomas More
- 130pages
- 5 heures de lecture