Works, Volumes 1-4

This collection brings together the complete extant works of Samuel Rowlands, a prolific writer of the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean periods. Spanning four volumes, this compilation showcases Rowlands’ diverse literary output, including satirical poems, moralistic verses, and dramatic works that offer a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of early modern England. Rowlands’ writings are characterized by their lively wit, vivid imagery, and keen observation of contemporary life. His works provide valuable insights into the popular culture, social issues, and literary tastes of his time. From the bawdy humor of his satirical pieces to the moral earnestness of his religious poems, Rowlands’ writings reflect the diverse currents of thought and feeling that shaped early modern English society. This collection is essential for scholars and enthusiasts of early modern literature, offering a comprehensive overview of Rowlands’ contributions to the literary landscape of his era.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.