Synopsis
Explore the Elizabethan dialogue between Rowley’s When you see me, you know me and Shakespeare’s Henry VIII. This scholarly introduction examines how Rowley’s chronicle-history engages with the life of King Henry VIII, and what the play reveals about manners, drama, and audience expectations in early modern England. It situates the work alongside its contemporaries, notes its reception, and discusses how Shakespeare may have drawn on Rowley’s scenes and traits to shape his own history plays.
The introduction also traces the play’s publication history, highlighting the four known quarto editions and how textual variations have shaped modern understanding. It offers careful commentary on character, stage directions, and the interplay between comic and serious elements, without venturing beyond the material itself. Read here for a clear, grounded view of how this Elizabethan piece fits into the broader tapestry of early theatre.
- Contextualizes the play within its era and its relation to Shakespeare’s work
- Outlines the publication history across QB, QC, QD, and QA editions
- Analyzes dramatic features, including characterization and stage craft
- Provides notes that illuminate textual details and scholarly references
Ideal for readers of Shakespeare studies, Elizabethan drama, and those seeking a precise, evidence-based introduction to this lesser-known work.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
Originally published in 1905. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks, notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.
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