The Works Of The British Dramatists: With Copious Notes, Biographies, And A Historical Introduction (1873)

By John Scott Keltie

Book Overview

""The Works of the British Dramatists: With Copious Notes, Biographies, and a Historical Introduction"" is a comprehensive book written by John Scott Keltie in 1873. The book is a collection of works from various British dramatists, including William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, John Dryden, and many others. The book provides extensive notes and annotations, helping readers to better understand the language and context of the plays. Additionally, the book includes biographies of each playwright, providing insight into their lives and careers. Furthermore, the book contains a historical introduction, which provides a comprehensive overview of the development of British drama from its origins to the 19th century. This introduction sets the stage for the plays contained within the book, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context in which they were written. Overall, ""The Works of the British Dramatists"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British drama, offering a comprehensive collection of plays, detailed annotations, biographical information, and a historical overview of the genre.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: 1167241584
• ISBN13: 9781167241581
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 570 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"