1578 in literature

This article presents lists of the literary events and publications in 1578. Events December – Publication of John Lyly's didactic prose romance Euphues: the Anatomy of Wyt, originating the ornate English prose style known as Euphuism. unknown date – Alonso de Ercilla y Zúñiga is sent on a mission to Zaragoza by King Philip II of Spain. New books Prose Diogo de Payva de Andrada – Defensio Tridentinæ fidei (posthumously published) George Best – A True Discourse of the Late Voyages of Discoverie…under the Conduct of Martin Frobisher John Florio – First Fruits Jaroš Griemiller – Rosarium philosophorum Gabriel Harvey – Smithus, vel Musarum lachrymae John Lyly – Euphues: the Anatomy of Wit Margaret Tyler, The Mirrour of Princely Deedes and Knighthood