Bøger af Samuel Marion Tucker

""Verse Satire in England Before the Renaissance"" by Samuel Marion Tucker is a comprehensive study of the development of satire in English literature prior to the Renaissance period. The book explores the origins of satire in medieval literature, tracing its evolution through the works of Chaucer, Langland, and Gower. It then examines the emergence of a distinct tradition of English verse satire in the 16th century, with a focus on the works of Skelton, Wyatt, and Surrey. The book also explores the influence of classical models on English satire, particularly the works of Juvenal and Horace. Through close readings of literary texts and historical analysis, Tucker offers a nuanced understanding of the role of satire in shaping English literary and cultural traditions. This book is an essential resource for scholars and students of English literature, history, and culture.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.