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George Chapman - The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois: "Be free all worthy spirits, and stretch yourselves, for greatness and for height"
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Exploring the life of George Chapman reveals a multifaceted figure in Elizabethan and Jacobean literature. Born around 1559, he transitioned from military service in Europe to become a prominent playwright and translator. His notable achievements include the first complete English translation of Homer's works and collaborations with Ben Jonson. Despite his literary success, Chapman faced financial difficulties later in life, ultimately passing away in poverty in 1634. His contributions to poetry, drama, and masques significantly influenced English literature.
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George Chapman - The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois: "Be free all worthy spirits, and stretch yourselves, for greatness and for height", George Chapman
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- Title
- George Chapman - The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois: "Be free all worthy spirits, and stretch yourselves, for greatness and for height"
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Chapman
- Publisher
- Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 104
- ISBN13
- 9781787374508
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Exploring the life of George Chapman reveals a multifaceted figure in Elizabethan and Jacobean literature. Born around 1559, he transitioned from military service in Europe to become a prominent playwright and translator. His notable achievements include the first complete English translation of Homer's works and collaborations with Ben Jonson. Despite his literary success, Chapman faced financial difficulties later in life, ultimately passing away in poverty in 1634. His contributions to poetry, drama, and masques significantly influenced English literature.