Books in the The University Wits series

Thomas Lodge was the versatile of the pioneering professional writers of the English Renaissance, experimenting in an astonishing variety of forms. This collection of Lodge scholarship comprises a selection of the important biographical and critical work, ranging from 1932 to 2008 and includes English translations.

The surge of interest in the Elizabethan poet, dramatist, prose-writer and critic, Thomas Nashe, follows years of neglect or undisguised hostility. This title includes essays that present diverse approaches to key issues in Nashe. It covers Nashe's texts, as are his relationships with contemporaries, like Shakespeare.

Examines the characteristics of the Wits and their influence on the course of Elizabethan drama. This title is suitable for students and scholars of Renaissance poetry, drama, and specialized cultural contexts.

While Robert Greene was the most prolific and perhaps the most notorious professional writer in Elizabethan England, he continues to be best known for his 1592 quip comparing Shakespeare to 'an upstart crow.' This title constitutes the collection of Greene's reception, offering in its poems, prose passages, essays, and chapters.