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A Mad World, My Masters. And Other Prose Works by Nicholas Breton.
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Literary CriticismFiction Anthologies
ISBN13: 9781025817811
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Mad World, My Masters and other selected prose works offer a fascinating glimpse into the literary landscape of late 16th and early 17th-century England. Written by Nicholas Breton, a versatile and prolific contemporary of William Shakespeare, this collection highlights the author's mastery of the English language and his keen observation of social manners. The titular work, along with the accompanying pieces, blends satire, wit, and moral instruction, reflecting the dynamic and often chaotic culture of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras.
Breton's prose is characterized by its rhythmic quality and its ability to capture the diverse voices of his time, from the courtly to the common. Readers will find a variety of literary forms, including dialogues and essays that explore themes of human folly, virtue, and the complexities of daily life. This volume provides essential reading for those interested in the evolution of English prose style and the historical development of the character sketch and satirical essay. Through A Mad World, My Masters, Breton invites readers to view the world with a mixture of amusement and critical insight, cementing his legacy as a significant voice in the English literary canon.
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