This is the only edition of George Gascoigne's A Hundreth Sundrie Flowres to respect the integrity of the first edition, which he published as an anonymous anthology in 1573. Earlier editors either based their work on The Posies of George Gascoigne Esquire , self-censored and published in 1575, or omitted the two plays, Supposes and Jocasta . The critical apparatus of this edition allows the reader to reconstruct the changes Gascoigne made to The Posies , and all the works which appear there for the first time are ...
Read More
This is the only edition of George Gascoigne's A Hundreth Sundrie Flowres to respect the integrity of the first edition, which he published as an anonymous anthology in 1573. Earlier editors either based their work on The Posies of George Gascoigne Esquire , self-censored and published in 1575, or omitted the two plays, Supposes and Jocasta . The critical apparatus of this edition allows the reader to reconstruct the changes Gascoigne made to The Posies , and all the works which appear there for the first time are included, and situates his works in their literary and social milieux.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1300grams, ISBN: 9780198117797.