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The English Novel in the Time of Shakespeare

By J. J. Jusserand
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This study traces the development of English prose fiction around the age of the leading dramatist, surveying medieval romances, the effects of the Norman conquest, Caxton’s printing, and French and Italian models. It reconstructs short-story and novel forms by examining early translations, ephemeral pamphlets, and rare library holdings, and profiles lesser-known tale-writers such as Greene, Nash, and Lodge alongside dramatists and pamphleteers. Chapters analyze changing fashions, illustrative engravings, and how episodic romances and continental imports supplied raw materials and narrative techniques later adapted by dramatists and novelists.

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J. J. Jusserand

J. J. Jusserand was a French diplomat and author known for his extensive contributions to English literature and history. His works often explore the cultural and social aspects of English life, particularly during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Notable among his writings is "A Literary History of the English People, from the Origins to the Renaissance," which provides a comprehensive overview of English literary development. Jusserand's scholarship also includes studies on the English novel in the time of Shakespeare and the wayfaring life in medieval England, reflecting his deep interest in the historical context of literature.

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