The Complete Works of Gerrard Winstanley
David Loewenstein editor Thomas N Corns editor Ann Hughes editor
Format:Set / collection
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:24th Dec '09
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This is the first edition of the complete works of Gerrard Winstanley (1609-76), the foremost radical English thinker and activist of the English Revolution. It is the only edition to observe the standards of modern scholarly editing. The editorial team combines the expertise of acclaimed prize-winning literary scholars and a leading historian of seventeenth-century England. It sets a new standard in the presentation of controversial prose of the period of the English Civil War. Its substantial introduction establishes Winstanley's distinctive contributions to political thought and radical religion and elucidates his literary achievements, while the annotation elucidates the wealth of his biblical allusion and his engagement with the politics of his day. This edition ensures Winstanley's standing as one of the most significant prose writers and radical thinkers of early modern England. All scholars and students of English literature, history, religion, and political thought will want to use this book.
Two handsomely produced volumes, justly dedicated to Christopher Hill's memory. There is a self-effacing brilliance in the editing. ... the overall impression it gives is of a seamless whole. * William Lamont, Journal of Ecclestiastical History 2011 *
The Complete Works of Gerrard Winstanley is a landmark in seventeenth-century studies. * John Watkins, Studies in English Literature, 1500-1900 *
The claim that this is the only edition of mid-century radical prose to observe the standards of modern scholarly editing is (rather unusually for a publicity puff) entirely justified... The edition's handling of textual and bibliographical matters is exemplary... This in short, is quite a remarkable editorial achievement. If there is an ironic tension between its painstaking scholarly commitment and Winstanley's rejection of humane living, it is as much to the credit of the editors and Oxford University Press as it is to Winstanley. * N.H. Keeble, University of Stirling, Milton Quarterly *
Underpinned as they are by formidable learning, these volumes will become the standard edition. The texts are clearly presented, uncluttered by editorial comment or annotation, but the whole is set carefully in context by the textual introduction, which scrupulously details textual variations and the editorial decisions made here. Each publication has extensive notes which helpfully elucidate the text. * Michael Braddick, Times Literary Supplement *
a very impressive feat of scholarship. Thomas Corns, Ann Hughes and David Loewenstein are to be congratulated on producing what must now be considered the authoritative edition of Winstanley's works. * Ted Vallance, English Historical Review *
The significance of the event of this publicationshould not be underestimated, for as the editors rightly observe, Gerrard Winstanley must count as 'the most obscure Englishman currently assigned any reasonable degree of historical significance throughout the entire post-medieval period. ...That Winstanley should be honoured by a publication of this status is on one level truely remarkable, though once the power, passion, and profundity of his writing is experienced, the reasons become clearer. * Andrew Bradstock, English *
The commentary on the texts is informative and elegant * Nicholas McDowell, Notes and Queries *
ISBN: 9780199576067
Dimensions: 224mm x 148mm x 97mm
Weight: 1755g
1088 pages