The Tragedy of Nan and Other Plays

By John Masefield

Book Overview

The Tragedy of Nan and Other Plays by John Masefield is a collection of four plays written by the British poet and playwright, John Masefield. The titular play, The Tragedy of Nan, tells the story of a young woman named Nan who is forced into a life of prostitution in London's East End. The play explores themes of poverty, love, and redemption.The other three plays in the collection are The Campden Wonder, The Locked Chest, and The Witch. The Campden Wonder is a historical drama based on a real-life murder case from the 17th century. The Locked Chest is a mystery play about a man who discovers a locked chest in his attic and becomes obsessed with uncovering its contents. The Witch is a supernatural drama about a woman accused of witchcraft in 17th century England.Overall, The Tragedy of Nan and Other Plays showcases Masefield's talent for writing compelling dramas that explore a range of themes and subject matter. The plays are characterized by their vivid characters, rich language, and powerful emotional impact. This book is a must-read for fans of classic British drama and literature.1912. Poet, novelist, dramatist and journalist, Masefield's literary career was a varied one. He went to sea as a youth and his first volumes of poems earned him the title of Poet of the Sea. He was a prolific writer, publishing poetry and novels as well as taking on editorial tasks. In 1930 he became Poet Laureate, a post he retained until his death 37 years later. His plays, were written in both verse and prose. This volume contains: The Tragedy of Nan; The Campden Wonder; and Mrs. Harrison. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417900490
• ISBN13: 9781417900497
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"