Scott-Warren, Jason <br/><br/>
Sir John Harington and the book as gift / 
Jason Scott-Warren 
 - 273 pages 
<br/><br/> "Sir John Harington (1560-1612) has long been recognized as one of the most colourful and engaging figures at the English Renaissance court. Godson of Queen Elizabeth, translator of Ariosto, and inventor of the water-closet, he was also a lively writer in a wide variety of modes, and an acute commentator on his times. This study opens a new perspective on Harington's literary production by attending to the fact that almost all of his writings were designed as gifts. Combining detailed readings and first-hand historical research, Jason Scott-Warren reconstructs the complex, often devious agenda which Harington wrote into his books as he customized them for specific individuals and occasions. Offering a wealth of insights into self-fashioning and the pursuit of patronage, this study makes a persuasive case for the significance of material culture to textual interpretation. It will be of in 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780199244454 0199244456 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Harington, John, Sir, 1560-1612 -- Criticism and interpretation<br/>Gift books -- Publishing -- England -- History -- 16th century<br/>Authors and patrons -- England -- History -- 16th century<br/>Literary patrons -- Great Britain<br/>Authors and patrons<br/>Criticism and interpretation<br/>Gift books<br/>History
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>828.309  / SCO