A Conference of Pleasure: Composed for Some Festive Occasion About the Year 1592

In this fascinating collection of essays, Francis Bacon and James Spedding provide a unique glimpse into the cultural and political lives of the Elizabethan era. They offer a first-hand account of the elaborate and often extravagant entertainments held by the nobility, shedding light on the customs, values, and aspirations of the English Renaissance. Drawing on contemporary sources, Bacon and Spedding illustrate the ways in which performance, pageantry, and literature were used as instruments of power and social distinction.

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Author: Francis Bacon,James Spedding
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Published: 07/18/2023
Pages: 94
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.19d
ISBN: 9781022227750

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