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

by Francis Bacon and James Spedding

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022227750
• ISBN13: 9781022227750
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"