Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Sir Walter Ralegh and His Readers in the Seventeenth-century
Anna Beer
€ 122.75
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Sir Walter Ralegh and His Readers in the Seventeenth-century
Hardback. Sir Walter Ralegh created a public identity by means of the prose texts he wrote from prison. This study not only offers an analysis of these political writings, but also demonstrates the ways in which his readers modified Ralegh's public identity in a series of posthumous reinterpretations. Series: Early Modern Literature in History. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 2AB; 3JD; 3JF; DSBD; HBJD1; HBLH; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 430.
Sir Walter Ralegh created a powerful public identity by means of the prose texts he wrote from prison. This new study not only offers a much-needed analysis of these neglected political writings, but also demonstrates the ways in which his readers modified Ralegh's public identity in a series of fascinating posthumous reinterpretations. By focusing on both Ralegh and his interpreters, this book contributes to the growing body of work on the politics and practice of writing and reading in early-modern England.
Sir Walter Ralegh created a powerful public identity by means of the prose texts he wrote from prison. This new study not only offers a much-needed analysis of these neglected political writings, but also demonstrates the ways in which his readers modified Ralegh's public identity in a series of fascinating posthumous reinterpretations. By focusing on both Ralegh and his interpreters, this book contributes to the growing body of work on the politics and practice of writing and reading in early-modern England.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
218
Condition
New
Series
Early Modern Literature in History
Number of Pages
207
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333660768
SKU
V9780333660768
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Anna Beer
ANNA R. BEER teaches at the Universities of Oxford and Reading, specialising in courses for mature students. She is the author of several articles on early modern writing.
Reviews for Sir Walter Ralegh and His Readers in the Seventeenth-century