""The Age of Shakespeare, 1579-1631: Poetry and Prose V1"" by Thomas Seccombe is a comprehensive book that explores the literary works and cultural landscape of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. The book covers the period from 1579 to 1631, which is considered to be the golden age of English literature. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the works of William Shakespeare, as well as other prominent writers of the time, such as Ben Jonson, John Donne, and Edmund Spenser.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on poetry and the second part on prose. The poetry section covers a range of genres, including sonnets, epic poems, and pastoral poetry. The author examines the themes and motifs that are common in these works, such as love, nature, and religion, and provides historical context for the poems.The prose section of the book covers a range of genres as well, including drama, essays, and prose fiction. The author explores the works of Shakespeare and other playwrights, such as Christopher Marlowe and John Webster. He also examines the essays of Francis Bacon and the prose fiction of Robert Greene.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed analysis and commentary on the literary works of the time, as well as the cultural and historical context in which they were produced. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literature and culture of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, as well as the works of William Shakespeare and other prominent writers of the time.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.