Download or read book The Descent of Euphues written by James Winny and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-02-12 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1957, this book presents the text of three Elizabethan prose romances in the euphuistic style: Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit by John Lyly, Pandosto: The Triumph of Time by Robert Greene and Piers Plainness: Seven Years' Prenticeship by Henry Chettle. A detailed editorial introduction and glossary are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in euphuism and Elizabethan literature.