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The Epigram in England, 1590-1640

by (author) James Doelman

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Feb 2016
Category
General
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780719096440
    Publish Date
    Feb 2016
    List Price
    $121.00

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Description

While among the most common of Renaissance genres, the epigram has been largely neglected by scholars and critics: James Doelman's book is the first major study on the Renaissance English epigram since 1947. It combines thorough description of the genre's history and conventions with consideration of the rootedness of individual epigrams within specific social, political and religious contexts.

The book explores questions of libel, censorship and patronage associated with the genre, and includes chapters on the sub-genres of the religious epigram, political epigram and mock epitaph.

It balances discussion of canonical figures such as Ben Jonson and Sir John Harington with a wide range of lesser known poets, drawing on both manuscript and print sources.

In its breadth The epigram in England serves as a foundational introduction to the genre for students, and through its detailed case studies it offers rich analysis for advanced scholars.

About the author

Contributor Notes

James Doelman is Associate Professor in the Department of English at Brescia University College, University of Western Ontario