Sermons By Thomas Lever, 1550 And Discourse Of English Poetry By William Webbe, 1586 (1870)

Sermons By Thomas Lever, 1550 And Discourse Of English Poetry By William Webbe, 1586 (1870) is a book compiled by Edward Arber. The book includes two separate works by two different authors. The first work is a collection of sermons by Thomas Lever, published in 1550. Lever was a prominent Protestant preacher during the reign of Edward VI and was known for his fiery sermons that criticized the Catholic Church. The sermons included in this book cover a range of topics, from the importance of reading the Bible to the dangers of idol worship.The second work included in this book is a discourse on English poetry by William Webbe, published in 1586. Webbe was a literary critic and this discourse is considered to be one of the earliest works of English literary criticism. In this discourse, Webbe discusses the characteristics of good poetry and provides examples of poets who he believed embodied these characteristics. He also provides a brief history of English poetry, from its origins to the present day.Overall, Sermons By Thomas Lever, 1550 And Discourse Of English Poetry By William Webbe, 1586 (1870) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the Protestant Reformation. The book provides insight into the religious and cultural landscape of England during the 16th century and sheds light on the development of English poetry during this time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.