The Elizabethan Pamphleteers: Popular Moralistic Pamphlets 1580-1640

Book Description This Bloomsbury Academic Collection consists of a wide range of classic titles in history from the early modern period to the end of the 20th century. Product Description This title offers the first comprehensive study of the sudden appearance and rise to popularity of the moralistic prose pamphlet. Its interest lies not just in the pamphlet's subject matter but also in the literary techniques developed by its authors to appeal to a newly literate and growing audience. Clark shows what knowledge of the pamphleteers' choice and presentation of their topical material can contribute to our understanding of Elizabethan thought and society. About the Author Sandra Clark is Professor Emeritus of Renaissance Literature, Birkbeck, University of London, and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London