Specimens of the Pre Shakesperean Drama V2

By John Matthews Manly

Book Overview

Specimens of the Pre-Shakespearean Drama Volume 2 is a collection of plays and dramatic works from the period preceding William Shakespeare's rise to fame. The book is edited by John Matthews Manly and features a range of works from the medieval and early modern periods, including morality plays, interludes, and early English tragedies. The volume includes works by notable playwrights such as John Bale, John Heywood, and Thomas Sackville, as well as lesser-known writers. The plays are presented with modernized spelling and punctuation, making them accessible to contemporary readers. The book provides a valuable insight into the development of English drama and the themes and styles that influenced Shakespeare's later works. Overall, Specimens of the Pre-Shakespearean Drama Volume 2 is a fascinating and informative collection of plays from a crucial period in the history of English theatre.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: 1419112791
• ISBN13: 9781419112799
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 600 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"