Great Plays, English, By Marlowe, Jonson, Fletcher, Sheridan, Payne, And Browning: With Biographical Notes And A Critical Introduction (1900)

By Joseph O'Connor

Book Overview

""Great Plays, English"" is a book compiled by Joseph O'Connor and published in 1900. The book features a collection of plays from renowned English playwrights such as Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, John Fletcher, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, John Howard Payne, and Robert Browning. The plays included in the book are considered to be some of the greatest works of English literature, and they cover a range of genres, including tragedy, comedy, and drama.In addition to the plays themselves, the book also includes biographical notes on each playwright, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the context in which each play was written. The book also features a critical introduction that offers insights into the literary and historical significance of the plays.Overall, ""Great Plays, English"" is a comprehensive and informative book that offers readers a glimpse into the rich tradition of English drama. Whether you are a student of literature or simply a lover of great plays, this book is sure to provide hours of entertainment and enlightenment.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: 1436862752
• ISBN13: 9781436862752
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"