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  1. Lyly, John Lylynoun

    English writer noted for his elaborate style (1554-1606)

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  1. John Lyly

    John Lyly (; c. 1553 or 1554 – November 1606; also spelled Lilly, Lylie, Lylly) was an English writer, dramatist of the University Wits, courtier, and parliamentarian. He was best known during his lifetime for his two books Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit (1578) and its sequel Euphues and His England (1580), but perhaps best remembered now for his plays. Lyly's distinctive and much imitated literary style, named after the title character of his two books, is known as euphuism.

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  1. john lyly

    John Lyly was an English writer, dramatist and politician during the Elizabethan era, best known for his book "Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit," which was highly influential in the development of the English prose style. He was also noted for his playwriting, particularly his comedies, and he served in the English parliament for several years. He was born in 1553 or 1554 and died in 1606.

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  1. John Lyly

    John Lyly was an English writer, poet, dramatist, playwright, and politician, best known for his books Euphues, The Anatomy of Wit and Euphues and His England. Lyly's literary style, originating in his first books, is known as euphuism.

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    The numerical value of john lyly in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

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