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“Where the streame runneth smoothest, the water is deepest.”

Quote by John Lyly

Book:Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit. Editio Princeps. 1579. Euphues and His England. Editio Princeps. 1580. Collated with Early Subsequent Editions

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Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit. Editio Princeps. 1579. Euphues and His England. Editio Princeps. 1580. Collated with Early Subsequent Editions

The collection features the seminal works of John Lyly, which are considered foundational texts in the English Renaissance. 'Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit' introduces the character Euphues and his use of elaborate language and wit, while 'Euphues and His England' explores the social and political landscape of the time. The collation includes comparisons with early subsequent editions, providing insights into the evolution of Lyly's writing. more

Author

John Lyly, born in 1553, was an influential English writer of the Renaissance period. Known for his plays and prose, he is considered one of the pioneers of English drama. more

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