Background
Murph, Roxane C. was born on June 8, 1928 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Joseph Nathaniel and Lee Nagler Cohen.
( From Shakespeare's plays and contemporary verse to mode...)
From Shakespeare's plays and contemporary verse to modern novels, this annotated bibliography covers fiction written about the Wars of the Roses since 1440. Providing a valuable resource for students and teachers of English history, the volume acquaints the reader with fiction that shaped both contemporary and later perceptions. The partisan ballads of the period show the sentiments of all classes and factions. The dramas of Shakespeare shaped the opinions of succeeding generations, with many of the novels written prior to the 20th century showing Shakespeare's influence. Following an introductory essay overviewing the conflict, the volume includes over 550 entries on novels, short stories, verse, and plays. The volume opens with an introductory essay overviewing the conflict and discussing some of the works. It then provides fully-annotated entries on over 550 novels, short stories, verse, and plays. Most annotations are descriptive, but some point to weaknesses in historical accuracy or literary style.
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( A period of tumultuous political and religious strife, ...)
A period of tumultuous political and religious strife, the English Civil War has inspired writers for the past four centuries. Their works vary widely in quality from the hurriedly written political verse of the 17th century and the superficial or sentimental novels of the 19th and 20th centuries to the brilliantly conceived novels of Daniel Defoe, Nigel Tranter, and Iain Pears. All provide a perspective on a turbulent era. A useful tool for historians and researchers, this bibliography provides access to verse, novels, short stories, and plays about the Civil War era written between 1625 and 1999. The book opens with an introductory survey of the political and religious conflicts that led to the war and the execution of Charles I and that continued through the Interregnum, Cromwell's Protectorate, and the Restoration of Charles II. It then provides a discussion of some of the fiction written about the events and personalities of the period. With over 900 annotated entries, the bibliography itself includes virtually all of the fiction written about the period.
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(England spent much of the 15th century in a dynastic stru...)
England spent much of the 15th century in a dynastic struggle between the houses of York and Lancaster, a series of wars known as the Wars of the Roses. Less than two hundred years later, the nation was again embroiled in civil war. Living in this later period, the writers John Trussell, Sir Francis Biondi and William Habington turned to the past for subject matter and chose the Wars of the Roses. All were clearly influenced by their era, but their treatments of the subject matter differed greatly, as did their aims in writing. This volume analyzes historical works by Trussell (an English lawyer), Biondi (an Italian lawyer), and Habington (an English poet and playwright). Examining Trussell s Continuation of the Collection of the History of England, Biondi's History of the English Civil Wars Between the Two Houses of Lancaster and York, and Habington's History of Edward IV, the book looks at how these authors present their common subject matter and how 17th century society influenced their interpretations. In addition, it discusses the insight these works provide on the Puritan Revolution. An appendix contains a reproduction of Caerguents Lament by John Trussell.
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Murph, Roxane C. was born on June 8, 1928 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Joseph Nathaniel and Lee Nagler Cohen.
( From Shakespeare's plays and contemporary verse to mode...)
(England spent much of the 15th century in a dynastic stru...)
( A period of tumultuous political and religious strife, ...)
Member of Medieval Academy American, Richard III Society (chairman 1986-1989, Dickon award 1990).
Married Adrian Franklin Murph, January 28, 1948. Children: Mary Bader, Joseph Franklin, Taylor Campbell.