The Satire Of John Marston

von Morse S. Allen

192 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Satire of John Marston is a book written by Morse S. Allen that focuses on the works of John Marston, an English playwright and poet who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The book is a critical analysis of Marston's satirical plays, which were known for their biting wit and social commentary.Allen examines Marston's use of satire as a means of criticizing the political and social issues of his time, including corruption, greed, and hypocrisy. He also explores Marston's literary techniques, such as his use of irony, parody, and exaggeration, to convey his message.The book provides a detailed analysis of Marston's major plays, including The Malcontent, The Dutch Courtesan, and Antonio and Mellida, as well as his lesser-known works. It also includes a comprehensive introduction to Marston's life and career, as well as a discussion of his place in the literary canon of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras.Overall, The Satire of John Marston is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Renaissance literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of satire and its role in social and political commentary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Anthologien (nicht Lyrik)
• ISBN: 9781432504397
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.01.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC