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Euphues, the Anatomy of Wit

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"Euphues: The Anatomy of Wyt", a didactic romance written by John Lyly, was entered in the Stationers' Register 2 December 1578 and published that same year. It was followed by Euphues and his England, registered on 24 July 1579, but not published until Spring of 1580. The name Euphues is derived from Greek meaning "graceful, witty". Lyly's mannered style is characterized by parallel arrangements and periphrases.

The style of these novels gave rise to the term euphuism.

Language: English

Pages: 205

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Albert Saifer Publisher

Release: May 12, 2022

ISBN: 0875562132

ISBN 13: 9780875562131

Euphues, the Anatomy of Wit

3/5 ( ratings)

"Euphues: The Anatomy of Wyt", a didactic romance written by John Lyly, was entered in the Stationers' Register 2 December 1578 and published that same year. It was followed by Euphues and his England, registered on 24 July 1579, but not published until Spring of 1580. The name Euphues is derived from Greek meaning "graceful, witty". Lyly's mannered style is characterized by parallel arrangements and periphrases.

The style of these novels gave rise to the term euphuism.

Language: English

Pages: 205

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Albert Saifer Publisher

Release: May 12, 2022

ISBN: 0875562132

ISBN 13: 9780875562131

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