John Lyly

** "John Lyly" by John Dover Wilson is a study that explores the life and creations of John Lyly, highlighting his impact on English writing, especially through his novel "Euphues," and his significance as a playwright during the Elizabethan era. The book examines the characteristics of euphuism (a style linked with Lyly), and its effect on English literary styles. Wilson’s book highlights the need for an extensive study of Lyly's effect on different kinds of literature, and goes on to discuss the historical background of Lyly's works and the significance of euphuism in English literature. It suggests Lyly's relationships with other writers and how his reputation has evolved, creating a beginning for more study into Lyly's inventions and the lasting effect of his work on later English literature. **

John Dover Wilson CH was a professor and scholar of Renaissance drama, focusing particularly on the work of William Shakespeare. Born at Mortlake, he attended Lancing College, Sussex, and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. He taught at King's College London before becoming Regius Professor of English literature at the University of Edinburgh.