{"product_id":"seventeenth-century-prose-1620-1700-by-peter-ure-rare-books","title":"Seventeenth century prose 1620-1700 by Peter Ure [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"99\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEdited by Peter Ure and first published in 1956 as Volume 2 of the \u003cem data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"98\"\u003ePelican Book of English Prose\u003c\/em\u003e, this anthology gathers influential English prose writings from roughly the middle to late 17th century (1620–1700)\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe 284‑page collection, prefaced by an introductory survey and equipped with an index and bibliography, showcases a wide range of styles—from the ornate, introspective meditations of Sir Thomas Browne (\u003cem data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"219\"\u003eReligio Medici\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eHydriotaphia\u003c\/em\u003e) to the fiery sermons and theological essays of Jeremy Taylor, and the historical narratives of Thomas Fuller\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThese pieces reflect the era's intellectual diversity, including metaphysical inquiry, religious instruction, medical skepticism, and civil‑war commentary, all marked by richly crafted, often Latinate prose. Annotated context and textual extracts help the reader appreciate how prose evolved amid political upheaval, religious conflict, and the early stirrings of scientific thought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eAbout the Editor: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePeter Ure was a British literary scholar and editor active in the mid‑20th century, best known for his critical editorial work on English literature—especially Shakespeare and Renaissance drama—as seen in titles such as \u003cem data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"248\"\u003eShakespeare: Julius Caesar\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"285\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eElizabethan and Jacobean Drama\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Though the \u003cem data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eSeventeenth‑Century Prose\u003c\/em\u003e anthology is one of his less-discussed works today, it stands as a thoughtful synthesis of major prose voices of the 17th century. Ure’s selections and commentary draw readers into the literary and intellectual currents of the period, showcasing both canonical figures and the shifting styles that reflect religious strife, political change, and the rise of individualistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255610630330,"sku":"3548PUF41-Used","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/1620.jpg?v=1761066602","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/seventeenth-century-prose-1620-1700-by-peter-ure-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}