""The Literary Comparison in Jacobean Prose"" is a scholarly examination of the rhetorical and stylistic evolution of English prose during the reign of King James I. Author Douglass Sargeant Mead provides an in-depth analysis of the use of literary comparisons-including similes, metaphors, and analogies-within the works of the era's most influential writers.
The study explores how these linguistic devices transitioned from the ornate and often convoluted styles of the Elizabethan period into the more direct, forceful, and analytical prose that characterized the early 17th century. Mead investigates the contributions of key figures such as Francis Bacon, Robert Burton, and John Donne, highlighting how their unique approaches to imagery and comparison shaped the intellectual landscape of the time. By examining the sources and functions of these comparisons within various texts, the work sheds light on the broader shift toward modern scientific and philosophical inquiry.
This volume serves as a significant resource for students and scholars of English literature, rhetoric, and historical linguistics. It offers a comprehensive look at the structural and aesthetic foundations of Jacobean writing, emphasizing the historical and literary value of prose from this transformative period.
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