Scott-Warren, Jason creator author text xxk 2001 monographic eng

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273 pages "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 Jason Scott-Warren Harington, John, Sir, 1560-1612 -- Criticism and interpretation Gift books -- Publishing -- England -- History -- 16th century Authors and patrons -- England -- History -- 16th century Literary patrons -- Great Britain Authors and patrons Criticism and interpretation Gift books History 828.309 SCO 9780199244454 0199244456 InACL 260927 20260927132837.0 290267 eng