A Mirror for Magistrates
The book is a historical study of the Puritan revolution in England during the 17th century, focusing on the role of magistrates and their impact on the social and political landscape of the time. It explores how these officials, tasked with enforcing moral and religious codes, contributed to the rise of Puritanism and its influence on English society.
By Edmund Gosse · First published 1872 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Poetry, Drama · 2,566 words
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A MIRROR FOR MAGISTRATES: _being a true Chronicle Historie of the untimely falles of such unfortunate Princes and men of note, as have happened since the first entrance of Brute into this Iland, untill this our latter Age. Newly enlarged with a last part, called_ A WINTER NIGHTS VISION, _being an addition of such Tragedies, especially famous, as are exempted in the former Historie, with a Poem annexed, called_ ENGLAND'S ELIZA. _At London. Imprinted by Felix Kyngston_, 1610.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Edmund Gosse
- Date: 1872 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Tragedy, Political Fiction
- Length: 2,566 words
- Structure: 1 section, 23 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The work is a fictionalized account of historical events and figures, focusing on the lives and downfalls of various historical figures.
- Poetry — The entire work is written in verse, making it a long-form poem or a collection of poems.
- Drama — The work presents a series of dramatic monologues and dialogues, with characters expressing their thoughts and emotions directly to the reader.
- Tragedy — The work focuses on the downfalls and misfortunes of its characters, fitting the genre of tragedy.
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Literary Criticism · 16th Century Literature · Renaissance Studies · English Literature · Historical Fiction · Biographical Fiction · Courtly Life · Tudor Era · Royal Courts · Political Intrigue · Social Satire · Moral Guidance