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100 1 _aMiller, Paul William,
_d1926-
245 1 0 _aSeven Minor Epics of the English Renaissance (1596-1624)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-02
505 0 _aPhilos and Licia (1924) / by Anonymous Pyramus and Thisbe (1617) / by Dunstan Gale The love of Dom Diego and Ginevra (1596) / by Richard Lynch Mirrha (1607) / by William Barksted Hiren (1611) / by William Barksted Ames and Laura (1613) / by Samuel Page The Scourge of Venus (1613) / by H.A.
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"Seven Minor Epics of the English Renaissance (1596-1624)" by Barksted et al. is a collection of lesser-known narrative poems from the English Renaissance period. This compilation brings together seven distinct minor epics, or "epyllions," that showcase various themes of love and mythology, reflecting the genre's characteristics and stylistic conventions. The collection features works by both well-known and anonymous authors, with a focus on romantic and timeless struggles faced by its characters. The opening of the collection contains an introduction that outlines the significance of minor epics and their historical context within Renaissance literature. It details the selection of seven poems included in this volume, such as "Philos and Licia," "Pyramus and Thisbe," and "The Love of Dom Diego and Ginevra." The introduction highlights the contributions of various authors while also discussing the overarching themes, stylistic choices, and the unique circumstances surrounding the creation and publication of these works. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the narratives and the insights they provide into the cultural and literary milieu of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700
653 _aEpic poetry, English
653 _aRenaissance -- England
700 1 _aBarksted, William, active 1611
700 1 _aGale, Dunstan
700 1 _aLinche, Richard
700 1 _aPage, Samuel,
_d1574-1630
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29574
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