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An Elizabethan Story-Book: Famous Tales From the Palace of Pleasure

An Elizabethan Story-Book: Famous Tales From the Palace of Pleasure

Hardcover

Medieval & Renaissance HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1025627245
ISBN13: 9781025627243
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 280
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
An Elizabethan Story-Book Famous Tales From the Palace of Pleasure is a curated collection of narratives that defined the literary landscape of the English Renaissance. Selected and arranged by Peter Haworth, this volume brings together influential stories that served as foundational sources for many of the greatest dramatists of the Elizabethan age, including William Shakespeare. These tales, many originally featured in William Painter's monumental work, represent the transition from medieval storytelling to the sophisticated prose of the early modern period.

The collection showcases a diverse array of themes, ranging from romantic intrigue and tragic loss to moral instruction and heroic adventure. By presenting these stories in an accessible format, Haworth highlights the vibrancy and linguistic richness of the sixteenth century. Readers will discover the original narratives behind some of the most enduring plays in the English canon, gaining insight into the cultural and social preoccupations of the era. This anthology is an essential resource for students of literature and history, offering a window into the imaginative world of the Renaissance and the storytelling traditions that shaped Western literature.

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