Rise of Prison Literature in the Sixteenth Century
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Rise of Prison Literature in the Sixteenth Century

Discover the groundbreaking “Rise of Prison Literature in the Sixteenth Century” by Ruth Ahnert, available at The Bookish Owl. This seminal study reveals how the English Reformation transformed prisons into vital literary spaces. Exploring works from iconic figures like Thomas More and Lady Jane Grey, Ahnert demonstrates the surprising diversity of genres and ingenious strategies prisoners used to influence their world. Learn how these powerful texts transcended prison walls, forming textual communities through clandestine circulation and print dissemination. “Rise of Prison Literature” offers a fresh perspective on early modern English history and literature, essential for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Dive into this captivating exploration of words forged in confinement.

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  • Reading age: 5 years and up
  • Print length: 222 pages
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 16.51 x 2.54 x 24.13 cm
  • Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
  • Publication date: 30 September 2013
  • ISBN-10: 1107040302
  • ISBN-13: 978-1107040304

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