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_aBoyle, Roger, Earl of Orrery, _d1621-1679 |
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_aPrefaces to Four Seventeenth-Century Romances : _bRoger Boyle, Lord Broghill, preface to Parthenissa (1655) Sir George Mackenzie, "Apologie for romances," prefixed to Aretina, the serious romance (1660) Nathaniel Ingelo, preface to Bentivolio and Urania (1660) Robert Boyle, preface to Theodora and Didymus (1687) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-04-29 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. | ||
| 520 | _a"Prefaces to Four Seventeenth-Century Romances by Boyle, Ingelo, and Mackenzie" is a collection of literary prefaces written during the late 17th century. This book focuses on the introspective discourse surrounding the genre of romances, presenting insights from four prominent authors: Roger Boyle, Sir George Mackenzie, Nathaniel Ingelo, and Robert Boyle. The central theme revolves around the evolving nature of romance literature, the interplay of truth and fiction, and the authors' pursuits of literary merit in a transitioning literary landscape. The book includes prefaces to four specific romances: Boyle's "Parthenissa", Mackenzie's "Aretina", Ingelo's "Bentivolio and Urania", and Boyle's "Theodora and Didymus". Each author wrestles with the conventions and criticisms of romance narratives prevalent during their time, addressing the accusations of frivolity and moral laxity often associated with the genre. For instance, Boyle reflects on blending truth within fictional narratives, while Mackenzie argues for a serious purpose in romance writing. Ingelo critiques the use of romances for mere entertainment rather than moral instruction, indicating a desire to elevate the genre's status. Lastly, Robert Boyle discusses the emotional and ethical dimensions encapsulated within stories of martyrdom. Collectively, these prefaces illuminate the changing values of literature and the authors’ aspirations for romance as a medium of moral and intellectual engagement. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aPrefaces | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish fiction -- Early modern, 1500-1700 | ||
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_aIngelo, Nathaniel, _d1621?-1683 |
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_aMackenzie, George, _d1636-1691 |
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_aDavies, Charles Maurice, _d1828-1910 |
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