The English Renaissance – V. de Sola Pinto

Title: The English Renaissance

Author: V. de Sola Pinto

Publisher: The Cresset Press

Edition & Year: First Edition, 1938

Pages: 380 pages

Size: 5 in x 8 in

Format: Hardcover

Published in 1938 by The Cresset Press, The English Renaissance by V. de Sola Pinto (1899–1969) presents a first edition hardcover study of one of the most vibrant and influential periods in English cultural history. With 380 pages of insightful analysis, Pinto explores the profound changes in literature, thought, religion, and society that defined the English Renaissance.

The book examines the works of leading figures such as William Shakespeare, Edmund Spenser, Sir Philip Sidney, John Donne, and Francis Bacon, while situating them within the broader European context of humanism, reformation, and intellectual revival. Pinto, a distinguished literary critic and historian, combines meticulous research with accessible writing, making this volume a valuable contribution to Renaissance scholarship.

This 5 x 8 in hardcover first edition from The Cresset Press reflects the high standards of academic publishing in the early 20th century. It stands not only as a study guide for students and academics, but also as a collectible volume for rare book enthusiasts, given Pinto’s prominence in English literary criticism and the significance of the subject matter.

A foundational work for readers seeking to understand the origins of modern English thought and literature, this edition remains relevant to anyone interested in the intellectual legacy of the Renaissance.

• First Edition (1938) published by The Cresset Press

• Hardcover volume with 380 pages of scholarly content

• Explores the cultural, intellectual, and literary achievements of the English Renaissance

• Discusses major writers including Shakespeare, Spenser, Sidney, Donne, and Bacon

• Written by V. de Sola Pinto, a noted literary critic and historian

• Compact 5 x 8 in format, ideal for academic and personal libraries

• Valuable resource for students of Renaissance studies, literature, and history

• Collectible early 20th-century scholarly edition