An Edition Of Philip Massinger's Duke Of Milan (1918)

By Philip Massinger and Thomas Whitfield Baldwin

Book Overview

""An Edition of Philip Massinger's Duke of Milan"" is a book edited by Thomas Whitfield Baldwin and first published in 1918. The book presents an annotated version of the play ""The Duke of Milan"" by the English playwright Philip Massinger, who was a contemporary of William Shakespeare.The play is set in Renaissance Italy and tells the story of the Duke of Milan, a powerful ruler who is betrayed by his own brother, the Duke of Florence. The Duke of Milan is imprisoned and his wife and children are taken away from him. However, with the help of his loyal friend and counselor, the Duke of Milan manages to escape and reclaim his throne.Baldwin's edition of the play includes a detailed introduction that provides historical and literary context for the play, as well as an analysis of its themes and characters. The edition also includes footnotes and annotations that explain difficult words and phrases, as well as provide additional information about the play's historical and cultural background.Overall, ""An Edition of Philip Massinger's Duke of Milan"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Renaissance drama, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of early modern Europe.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: 1165309335
• ISBN13: 9781165309337
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"