Defending literature in early modern England :
Matz, Robert,
Defending literature in early modern England : renaissance literary theory in social context / Robert Matz, Assistant Professor of English, George Mason University. - xi, 188 pages ; 24 cm. - Cambridge studies in Renaissance literature and culture ; 37 .
First published by 2000.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Robert Matz analyzes the defense of literature in Renaissance England in the context of social transformations particularly affecting the aristocracy. Alongside revisionary accounts of the work of Elyot, Sidney and Spenser, this original study engages with important theoretical work such as Pierre Bourdieu's and offers a substantial critique of New Historicist theory.
052103518X 9780521035187
English literature--History and criticism--Theory, etc.--Early modern, 1500-1700
Literature and society--History--England--16th century.
Social change--History--England--16th century.
Criticism--History--England--16th century.
Social change in literature.
Renaissance--England.
801.950942 / MAT
Defending literature in early modern England : renaissance literary theory in social context / Robert Matz, Assistant Professor of English, George Mason University. - xi, 188 pages ; 24 cm. - Cambridge studies in Renaissance literature and culture ; 37 .
First published by 2000.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Robert Matz analyzes the defense of literature in Renaissance England in the context of social transformations particularly affecting the aristocracy. Alongside revisionary accounts of the work of Elyot, Sidney and Spenser, this original study engages with important theoretical work such as Pierre Bourdieu's and offers a substantial critique of New Historicist theory.
052103518X 9780521035187
English literature--History and criticism--Theory, etc.--Early modern, 1500-1700
Literature and society--History--England--16th century.
Social change--History--England--16th century.
Criticism--History--England--16th century.
Social change in literature.
Renaissance--England.
801.950942 / MAT