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A window into early English theater with brisk wit and vivid character. This volume, A Select Collection of Old Plays, Volume 10, brings together several lively plays from the period, offering sparkling dialogue, social satire, and memorable scenes. Readers will encounter quick banter, colorful situations, and the stagecraft of a bygone era, all in one accessible edition.
Across the pages you’ll meet beggars, mischief, moral tension, and clever reversals that keep the pace lively. The excerpts showcase how authors shaped humor and critique through character, language, and dramatic pacing—without needing modern context to enjoy the style.
- Experience brisk dialogue and social satire from classic plays.
- Notice how wit and character reveal themes like generosity, greed, and virtue.
- See the stage action unfold through vivid, humorous exchanges.
- Appreciate historical language and form in a curated, readable edition.
Ideal for readers of Restoration-era theater, students studying early modern drama, and anyone who enjoys sharp dialogue and theatrical storytelling.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of three 17th-century plays by Shakerley Marmion, an English poet and playwright. The first play, "Holland's Leaguer," is an excellent comedy about a troop of soldiers set to invade Scotland. The second play, "A Fine Companion," was commonly attributed to Marmion though authorship remains uncertain, and it follows the story of a foolish gentleman as he tries to navigate the perils of courtship and marriage. The final play, "The Antiquary," is perhaps Marmion's most famous work, featuring an eccentric who is obsessed with collecting relics from the past. Through these plays, Marmion wittily critiques the excesses and hypocrisies of his time, poking fun at the superficiality of fashionable society and upper-class foibles. Engaging and satirical, these plays offer a glimpse into the social and cultural mores of 17th-century England while exploring themes of love, wealth, and the absurdity of human vanity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330376317_0
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A Select Collection of Old Plays, Vol. 10 of 12 (Classic Reprint)
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