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Campaspe and Sappho and Phao: John Lyly  
Author: John Lyly
ISBN: 0719031001
Format: Handover
Publish Date: June, 2005
 
     
     
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Book Description
This is the finest critical edition of the two earliest comedies written by John Lyly. The text of "Sappho and Phao" is based on a first edition that was never before recognized as such. The text of "Campaspe" has also been take from early editions. The substantial introductions and commentary notes give a new view of Lyly's learning, style, wit and theatrical genius, along with the presentation of the battle of the sexes that offered such vital models for the early Shakespeare. The editors have worked to ensure that the two plays in this joint edition will compliment and illuminate each other. The plays are set in their historical, literary and theatrical context. With modernized spelling, explanations of difficult passages and extensive footnotes, this book will be a welcome addition for anyone interested in English Renaissance drama.


About the Author
David Bevington is Phyllis Fay Horton Professor in the Humanities at the University of Chicago. George K. Hunter is Professor of English and Renaissance Studies at Yale University.





Campaspe and Sappho and Phao: John Lyly

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This is the finest critical edition of the two earliest comedies written by John Lyly. The text of "Sappho and Phao" is based on a first edition that was never before recognized as such. The text of "Campaspe" has also been take from early editions. The substantial introductions and commentary notes give a new view of Lyly's learning, style, wit and theatrical genius, along with the presentation of the battle of the sexes that offered such vital models for the early Shakespeare. The editors have worked to ensure that the two plays in this joint edition will compliment and illuminate each other. The plays are set in their historical, literary and theatrical context. With modernized spelling, explanations of difficult passages and extensive footnotes, this book will be a welcome addition for anyone interested in English Renaissance drama.

FROM THE CRITICS

Booknews

This is a critical edition of the two earliest comedies written by John Lyly, a major London playwright on the scene at the same time as Shakespeare. Includes substantial introductions, biographical material, notes, and commentary. Distributed by St. Martin's Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

     



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