Argenis – John Barclay – 1673 | French Wars of Religion, King Henry III

BARCLAY, John

Argenis – john barclay – 1673 | french wars of religion, king henry iii | john barclay was an early 17<sup>th</sup>-century scottish writer and satirist most known for his work ‘<em>argenis’</em>, a political romance. This novel has been compared in many aspects to philip sidney’s ‘<em>arcadia’</em> and thomas more’s ‘<em>utopia’</em>. It was the final work barclay finished before his death. ‘<em>argenis’</em> is an historical allegory that tells the story of the french wars on religion under kings henry iii and iv and english controversies such as the overbury murder trial.   item number: #27886 price: $599

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John Barclay was an early 17th-century Scottish writer and satirist most known for his work ‘Argenis’, a political romance. This novel has been compared in many aspects to Philip Sidney’s ‘Arcadia’ and Thomas More’s ‘Utopia’. It was the final work Barclay finished before his death. ‘Argenis’ is an historical allegory that tells the story of the French wars on religion under Kings Henry III and IV and English controversies such as the Overbury murder trial.

 

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Argenis – John Barclay – 1673 | French Wars of Religion, King Henry III

 

John Barclay was an early 17th-century Scottish writer and satirist most known for his work ‘Argenis’, a political romance. This novel has been compared in many aspects to Philip Sidney’s ‘Arcadia’ and Thomas More’s ‘Utopia’. It was the final work Barclay finished before his death. ‘Argenis’ is an historical allegory that tells the story of the French wars on religion under Kings Henry III and IV and English controversies such as the Overbury murder trial.

 

Item number: #27886

Price: $599

 

BARCLAY, John

 

Joannis Barclaii Argenis, figuris aeneis adillustrata, suffixo clave, hoc est, nominum propriorum explicatione, atquc indice locupletissimo

 

Noribergee [Nuremberg]: Impensis B.W.M. Endteri consortium, et vid. B. Jul. Arnold Engelbrechti, [ca. 1673].

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages
    • [12], 708, [36]
    • Includes 36 full-page engravings (including frontispiece)
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Size: ~5.75in X 3.75in (14.5cm x 9cm)

 

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Categories

Literature

European History

Authors

BARCLAY, John

Printing Date

17th Century

Language

English

Binding

Leather

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete