Pastoral Poetry & Pastoral Drama A Literary Inquiry, with Special Reference to the Pre-Restoration Stage in England

"Pastoral Poetry & Pastoral Drama" by W. W. Greg is a scholarly examination of a specific genre. It chronicles the development of pastoral literature, focusing mainly on English pastoral drama before the Restoration period and how it connects to the larger European pastoral story. The book explores different types of pastoral poems and plays, following their changes over time. Greg explains that the book grew from an earlier article about English pastoral drama, which he felt needed more context within European pastoralism. The writing will guide readers though the complex world of pastoral literature, where the real world and artistic fantasy mix, promising a detailed look at its history, how it changed, and including foreign influences to English adaptations.