Explore early English drama through lively excerpts and expert notes.
This new edition presents classic scenes and dialogue from dramatists who lived around Shakespeare’s time, alongside lucid notes by Charles Lamb. The collection offers a window into the language, staging, and ideas that shaped early English theater, from spirited love scenes to eerie fantasy.
- Read representative scenes from a range of dramatic poets of the era
- Benefit from Lamb’s annotations that illuminate language, allusions, and context
- Experience a mix of comedy, romance, and dark superstition through vivid excerpts
- Access a scholarly edition with historical framing that helps readers and students
Ideal for readers of classic drama, students of English literature, and anyone who enjoys exploring the roots of English theater.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a fascinating collection of scenes from early English plays. It offers a glimpse into the development of English drama from its medieval origins to the early modern period. The selections showcase the diversity of genres and styles that flourished during this time, from the morality plays of the 15th century to the revenge tragedies of the 16th century. The author provides helpful introductions to each scene, explaining its historical and literary context and highlighting its significance. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English drama, providing a unique opportunity to experience the vitality and variety of early English theater. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332812912_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781332812912
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Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 382 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 26930052/2
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