Chloris, Or the Complaint of the Passionate Despised Shepheard. Ed., With Intr. and Notes, by A.B. Grosart

'Chloris, Or the Complaint of the Passionate Despised Shepheard,' by William Smith, is a notable example of Elizabethan pastoral poetry. This edition, carefully edited with an introduction and notes by A.B. Grosart, offers readers insight into the conventions and themes of shepherd narratives prevalent during the period. Smith’s work captures the emotional intensity and idealized landscapes characteristic of the genre, providing valuable context for understanding the literary trends of the time.Grosart’s edition ensures the accessibility of this important text, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of English literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.