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This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

The story of "Rosalynde" is notable for being one of the primary sources for William Shakespeare's play "As You Like It." It tells the tale of Rosalynde, a young woman who flees persecution and disguises herself as a shepherd named Ganymede to seek refuge in the Forest of Arden.In the forest, Rosalynde encounters various characters and experiences adventures, including romantic entanglements and mistaken identities. The narrative explores themes of love, friendship, and the contrasts betwe...

Elizabethan Sonnet Cycles: Phillis - Licia offers a profound exploration of the sonnet form through the inspired lenses of Thomas Lodge and Giles Fletcher, capturing the eloquent spirit of the Elizabethan era. The collection delves into themes of love, beauty, and unrequited affection with both traditional adherence and innovative flair. It provides a vivid tapestry woven with emotional intensity and lyrical sophistication that characterizes the sonnet cycles of this vibrant period in Engl...

Elizabethan Sonnet Cycles: Phillis - Licia invites readers into the intricate tapestry of Elizabethan love poetry through its exploration of thematic depth, an array of literary styles, and the rich literary context of the era. This anthology encompasses a diverse collection of sonnets that capture the delicate balance of romantic idealism and the complexities of unattainable desire characteristic of the period. Highlighted within are poignant reflections on beauty, passion, and the ethere...

In "Rosalynde, or, Euphues' Golden Legacy," Thomas Lodge weaves a rich tapestry of love, complexity, and moral contemplation set against the backdrop of Elizabethan romance. Utilizing a prose style that echoes the elegant and ornate style of Euphues, Lodge masterfully blends elements of pastoral narrative with themes of courtly love and family dynamics. The text serves not only as an exploration of romantic ideals but also immerses readers in a moralistic context that critiques the societa...

The wartime diaries of Fred Lodge underscore his perilous passage through World War 2 including the Dieppe Raid and three years as a POW in Germany. Fred was a quiet, kind, considerate and courageous young Canadian who trained in Canada as an infantry soldier; practiced his military skills in England; waded onshore at Pourville, France on August 19th, 1942; survived intense German gunfire; saw his buddies killed, maimed, indeed slaughtered. Somehow he survived that awful day at Dieppe and ...

This novel, which Shakespeare adapted in his pastoral comedy As You Like It, is the archetypal pastoral adventure. Two young persons of high birth, who have recently lost their fathers , fall in love but are separated almost at once and forced to flee to the Forest of Arden. There they meet again, but as Rosalynde is disguised for safety as a boy, named Ganymede, her lover Rosader does not recognize her. Once Rosader has confided his love to Ganymede, they play a game in which the "boy" po...

Adonis tragically chooses the excitement of the hunt over the charms of the beautiful Venus.

The Wyves Tale of Bathe and prologue are among the best-known of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. They give insight into the role of women in the Late Middle Ages and are probably of interest to Chaucer himself, for the character is one of his most developed ones, with her prologue twice as long as her tale.