An Inquiry Into The Authorship Of The Middleton-Rowley Plays

By Pauline Gertrude Wiggin Leonard

Book Overview

""An Inquiry Into The Authorship Of The Middleton-Rowley Plays"" is a book written by Pauline G. Wiggin. The book is a detailed investigation into the authorship of the plays attributed to Thomas Middleton and William Rowley, two of the most prominent playwrights of the early seventeenth century. The author analyzes the linguistic and stylistic characteristics of the plays and compares them with the works of other contemporary playwrights to determine whether Middleton and Rowley were indeed the authors of the plays. The book also explores the historical and cultural context in which the plays were written and performed, shedding light on the social and political issues of the time. This book is an essential resource for scholars of English literature, theatre history, and linguistics, as well as for anyone interested in the works of Middleton and Rowley.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143251945X
• ISBN13: 9781432519452
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"