English Renaissance Literary Criticism

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The collection features a diverse array of English Renaissance literary criticism, showcasing both famous works, like Sir Philip Sidney's complete "Apology for Poetry," and lesser-known texts, such as Dudley North's insights on Metaphysical poetry. Notably, it also includes John Ford's elegy on John Fletcher, presented here for the first time. This anthology serves as a significant resource for understanding the critical landscape of the Renaissance period.