LITERARY SPHERE

Here is a comprehensive overview of John Lyly (c. 1553/54–1606), covering his life, complete works in chronological order, and important details about his plays. Life and Career Birth and Education - Born c. 1553/54 in Kent, England (likely Rochester or Canterbury)  - Grandson of William Lily, the famous Latin grammarian and first High Master of St Paul's School  - Father Peter Lyly was Registrar for Archbishop Matthew Parker at Canterbury  - Educated at Magdalen College, Oxford (B.A. 1573, M.A. 1575)  - Described by Anthony Wood as having his "genius naturally bent to the pleasant paths of poetry" but neglecting academic studies  Literary Career - Moved to London around 1576, lodging at Savoy Hospital on the Strand  - Achieved instant fame with Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit (1578), followed by Euphues and His England (1580)  - These works established "euphuism"—an ornate prose style characterized by alliteration, balanced antithetical phrases, classic...