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Willobie His Avisa

Willobie His Avisa

Harrison, George Bagshaw

Hardcover

Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1026084059
ISBN13: 9781026084052
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 276
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Willobie His Avisa is an intriguing piece of Elizabethan literature that has captivated scholars for centuries. Written in verse, it recounts the story of Avisa, a woman of exceptional beauty and steadfast virtue, who successfully resists the persistent advances of several suitors from different backgrounds. Beyond its moral narrative, the work is of immense historical and literary significance due to its potential connection to William Shakespeare. Many researchers believe the character W.S., described as an old player who advises a younger suitor, refers to the Bard himself, making this one of the earliest contemporary mentions of Shakespeare in print.

The work provides a window into the social and literary climate of the late sixteenth century. The poem's blend of satire, romance, and mystery offers readers a unique perspective on Tudor-era courtship and the complexities of Renaissance authorship. Whether approached as a scholarly puzzle or a classic example of Elizabethan poetry, Willobie His Avisa remains a cornerstone for those interested in the Shakespearean era and the development of English literary tradition.

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