John Dryden's Palamon And Arcite (1896)

By John Dryden, Geoffrey Chaucer, William T. Brewster

Book Overview

John Dryden's Palamon and Arcite is a book that was first published in 1896. It is a play that was written by John Dryden, an English poet, literary critic, and playwright who lived in the 17th century. The play is based on Chaucer's ""The Knight's Tale"" and tells the story of two knights, Palamon and Arcite, who fall in love with the same woman, Emilia. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, and honor, and is considered one of Dryden's most successful works. The book includes a critical introduction that provides background information on Dryden and his work, as well as an analysis of the play's themes and characters. It also includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading. This edition of Palamon and Arcite is a valuable resource for students of English literature and anyone interested in the works of John Dryden.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: 1166582655
• ISBN13: 9781166582654
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"