Pastoral Poetry And Pastoral Drama

Pastoral Poetry and Pastoral Drama: A Literary Inquiry, with Special Reference to the Pre-Restoration Stage in England is a book written by Walter Wilson Greg in 1906. The book is a comprehensive study of pastoral poetry and drama, focusing on the pre-Restoration era in England. The author explores the origins and evolution of pastoral literature, from its roots in classical literature to its development in Renaissance England. He examines the themes, motifs, and conventions of pastoral literature, and how they were used in both poetry and drama. The book also delves into the historical context of pastoral literature, including the political and social factors that influenced its development. The author provides detailed analyses of works by major pastoral poets and playwrights, such as Edmund Spenser, William Shakespeare, and John Fletcher. Overall, Pastoral Poetry and Pastoral Drama is a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature, providing a deep understanding of the pastoral tradition in England.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.