Euphues: AND 'Euphues and His England' by John Lyly

This modern spelling edition of "Euphues" is designed to allow the contemporary reader access to this culturally significant text and to explore the fascination it exerted. The edition is based exclusively on the earliest (full-text) witnesses, and includes a translation of Euphues' Latin poem in praise of Elizabeth. The material is contextualized and fully annotated, with glosses at the foot of the page. The introduction explores the relationship between the dramatic and non-dramatic work, locating Lyly's highly influential plays in a wider context.