Specimens of the Pre Shakesperean Drama V2

By John Matthews Manly

Book Overview

""Specimens of the Pre-Shakespearean Drama V2"" is a book written by John Matthews Manly. This book is a collection of plays from the period before Shakespeare's time, known as the Pre-Shakespearean era. It includes a variety of plays from different genres, such as tragedies, comedies, and histories. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume containing additional plays not included in the first volume. The plays in this book are written in Early Modern English, which can be difficult to understand for modern readers. However, the book includes helpful annotations and explanations to aid in comprehension. The introduction also provides valuable historical context and analysis of the plays. Overall, ""Specimens of the Pre-Shakespearean Drama V2"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English drama and the development of the English language. It offers a glimpse into the works of playwrights who came before Shakespeare and helped shape the theatrical tradition that we know today.With An Introduction; Notes; And A Glossary; Volume II.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: 1162808098
• ISBN13: 9781162808093
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 600 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"