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John Lyly (/ ˈ l ɪ l i /; c. 1553 or 1554 – November 1606; also spelled Lilly, Lylie, Lylly) was an English writer, playwright, courtier, and parliamentarian.
John Lyly was an author considered to be the first English prose stylist to leave an enduring impression upon the language. As a playwright, he also contributed to the development of prose dialogue in English comedy. Lyly was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford, and went to London about 1576.
A concise introduction to the strange and disappointing life of John Lyly, the first superstar playwright of the Elizabethan era. Includes a discussion of Lyly's use of the style known as "euphuism".
Aug 31, 2015 · An overview of the life and works of John Lyly, a contemporary of Shakespeare and a literary celebrity in his own time. Learn about his prose fiction Euphues, his plays, his political satire, and his influence on early modern literature.
John Lyly was the first English dramatic superstar of the Elizabethan era. His famous Euphues novels and early plays introduced a highly-affected style of writing which became, for a brief time, wildly fashionable in court circles.
Dec 5, 2012 · Today John Lyly is the most neglected, underappreciated and misunderstood Elizabethan playwright. Lyly’s understanding of the world, and of language, came out of his own personal heritage which he honoured throughout his uneven career.
Learn about the life and works of John Lyly, an Elizabethan writer who influenced Shakespeare and Jonson. Find out about his prose fiction, his drama, his patronage, and his controversies.
