{"product_id":"edward-de-vere-a-great-george-frisbee-9781161372809","title":"Edward De Vere A Great Elizabethan","description":"\"\"Edward De Vere A Great Elizabethan\"\" by George Frisbee is a book that explores the life and legacy of one of the most fascinating figures of the Elizabethan era. Edward De Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, was a poet, playwright, courtier, and patron of the arts who lived during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Despite his many accomplishments, De Vere's life was shrouded in mystery and controversy, and he has long been the subject of speculation and debate among historians and literary scholars.In this book, Frisbee draws on a wealth of historical and literary sources to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of De Vere's life and times. He explores De Vere's upbringing, education, and early career at court, as well as his relationships with other notable figures of the Elizabethan era, including William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Sir Philip Sidney. Frisbee also delves into De Vere's literary output, including his own poetry and plays, as well as his patronage of other writers.Throughout the book, Frisbee challenges many of the myths and misconceptions that have grown up around De Vere, arguing that he was not only a gifted writer and patron of the arts, but also a shrewd political operator who played an important role in the court intrigues and power struggles of his day. Overall, \"\"Edward De Vere A Great Elizabethan\"\" is a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most intriguing figures of the Elizabethan era, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature, politics, and culture in 16th-century England.1931. The author's purpose in this book is to try to show that Edward De Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, was important in Elizabethan literary circles. The scholars chosen to illustrate the trend of modern Shakespearean thought were selected for their importance, their appositeness, or their uniqueness. In his study of Edward De Vere and his contemporaries, the author states the books �������Shakespeare Identified�������, �������The 17th Earl of Oxford������� and �������Spenser and the Bacon Impersonations������� were invaluable resources in the formation of this volume.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e George Frisbee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1161372806\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781161372809\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d","brand":"George Frisbee","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48799882674431,"sku":"9781161372809","price":38.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/edward-de-vere-a-great-george-frisbee-9781161372809","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}