Greenes Tu-Quoque: Or The City Gallant, 1614 (1913)

By John Cooke

Book Overview

Greenes Tu-Quoque: Or The City Gallant, 1614 (1913) is a play by John Cooke that was originally written by Robert Greene in 1599. The play is a satirical comedy that follows the exploits of a young man named Laxton, who is known as the ""City Gallant."" Laxton is a vain and shallow character who spends his days drinking, gambling, and pursuing women. He is constantly being tricked and manipulated by those around him, including his own servant, who takes advantage of his master's foolishness. The play is set in London and features a cast of colorful characters, including a group of prostitutes, a cunning lawyer, and a crafty merchant. Throughout the play, Greene uses humor and wit to comment on the social and political issues of his time, including the corruption of the legal system and the decadence of the upper classes. Overall, Greenes Tu-Quoque: Or The City Gallant, 1614 (1913) is a lively and entertaining play that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Elizabethan England.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: 1164000993
• ISBN13: 9781164000990
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"