Masques And Entertainments

By Ben Jonson

Book Overview

Masques and Entertainments is a collection of plays written by the renowned English playwright, Ben Jonson. The book features a selection of Jonson's most famous masques and entertainments, which were popular forms of entertainment during the Jacobean and Caroline eras. These plays were typically performed at court or in the homes of wealthy patrons, and often featured elaborate costumes, music, dance, and special effects.The collection includes some of Jonson's most celebrated works, such as The Masque of Blackness, The Masque of Queens, and The Masque of Oberon. These plays explore a range of themes, from mythological and historical narratives to allegorical representations of contemporary events and political figures.In addition to the plays themselves, Masques and Entertainments also includes extensive notes and commentary, providing readers with valuable historical and cultural context. This makes the book an excellent resource for scholars and students of English literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of theatre and performance in early modern England. Overall, Masques and Entertainments is a fascinating and insightful collection of plays that showcases the creativity and artistry of one of England's most celebrated playwrights.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: 1163247243
• ISBN13: 9781163247242
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"