English Tragicomedy: Its Origin And History

By Frank Humphrey Ristine

Book Overview

""English Tragicomedy: Its Origin and History"" by Frank Humphrey Ristine is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and development of tragicomedy in English literature. The book delves into the evolution of tragicomedy as a genre, tracing its roots back to ancient Greek and Roman theater and examining its influence on Elizabethan and Jacobean drama. Ristine also explores the role of tragicomedy in the works of Shakespeare, Jonson, and other notable playwrights of the era. The book provides a detailed analysis of the characteristics of tragicomedy, including its blending of tragic and comic elements, its use of complex plots and characters, and its exploration of moral and philosophical themes. Through its thorough examination of the genre, ""English Tragicomedy: Its Origin and History"" offers a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of English literature and theater.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: 1432536893
• ISBN13: 9781432536893
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"