In this insightful study, Clarence Griffin Child examines the life and work of John Lyly, a prominent writer and playwright who was known for his flamboyant style and love of wordplay. Focusing on Lyly's use of the rhetorical device known as Euphuism, Child provides a detailed analysis of his works and explores their impact on English literature. For anyone interested in the history of English language and literature, this book is an essential read.

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