Explore the life and lively writings of Elizabethan ballad-writer Thomas Deloney, drawn from the earliest broadside editions.
This edition presentsDeloney’s works in the form that appeared on popular broadsides, accompanied by scholarly context. It traces his rise from a silk‑weaver to a prolific writer who voiced common concerns in London life and the market for popular poetry. The volume also situates his ballads within the broader world of Elizabethan journalism and public culture, offering insight into how street authors connected with readers of the time.
Ideal for readers of Elizabethan literature and social history, as well as anyone curious about early ballad publishing and the art of popular storytelling.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of the English novel from its inception in the late sixteenth century through the works of Thomas Deloney, whose writings reflect the social and literary landscape of Elizabethan England. The author traces the influence of oral storytelling, popular pamphlets, and historical chronicles on the development of English prose fiction, highlighting Deloney's unique contribution to the genre. Through the analysis of Deloney's works, such as "Jack of Newbury" and "The Gentle Craft," the book examines themes of social mobility, urban life, and the rise of the middle class, offering insights into the everyday experiences and aspirations of ordinary people during this vibrant period in English history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331731153_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331731153
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : moluna, Greven, Allemagne
Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Works of Thomas Deloney: Edited From the Earliest Extant Editions BroadsidesThe plan adopted in preparing the text been from the earliest extant editions. Where, however, the text seems doubtful, or later . N° de réf. du vendeur 2147888188
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Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331731153
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