News from the Midell Regions and Calthorpe′s Chapel

Dorothy Calthorpe (1648–93) was an author of poetry and prose. Julie A. Eckerle is a professor of English at the University of Minnesota Morris. She is the author of Romancing the Self in Early Modern Englishwomen’s Life Writing.

• Acknowledgments Illustrations Abbreviations INTRODUCTIONThe Other Voice The Calthorpes of Ampton Historical Context Life and Works Content and Analysis of news from the midell regions Content and Analysis of Calthorpe’s Chapel The Manuscripts: Material Conditions Provenance and Afterlife Editorial Principles and Practices THE REDWOOD LIBRARY MANUSCRIPT: NEWS FROM THE MIDELL REGIONS “of truth who is times eldest daughter times wonted off spring” “Contempt of the world” “on the death of Mrs I R” THE BEINECKE LIBRARY MANUSCRIPT: CALTHORPE’S CHAPEL “Philismena to Philander” “Philander to Philismena” “In commendations of a country Life it being so innocent” “A Discription of the Garden of Edden” A Short History of the Life and death of Sir Ceasor Dappefer A Castell in the aire or the pallace of the man in the moon APPENDIX 1: Dorothy Calthorpe’s Pedigree APPENDIX 2: Bible and Calthorpe’s Chapel Manuscript Ownership among Calthorpe/Harvey Descendants APPENDIX 3: Dorothy Calthorpe’s Will APPENDIX 4: Glossary of Persons Bibliography Index

“The discovery of two manuscripts written by Dorothy Calthorpe enriches the canon of early modern writing in many different genres: speculative fiction, family history (which in Calthorpe’s case intersects with romance writing), pastoral lyrics, commentary on the Fall, and religious poetry. Perfectly pitched to a wide audience, this edition provides learned glosses and sketches out Calthorpe’s entire milieu, from her will and self-designed funeral monument, to her extended family relationships, to later provenance information about her books and manuscripts. Julie Eckerle’s presentation of Calthorpe’s work allows today’s readers to appreciate this fascinating writer’s wide-ranging interests, unusual imagery, and unique voice.”