Thomas Heywood byl plodný anglický dramatik, který působil na přelomu pozdní alžbětinské a rané jakobínské éry. Proslul zejména svými mistrovskými díly, včetně pozoruhodné domácí tragédie. Ačkoli tvrdil, že se podílel na dvou stovkách her, dochoval se pouze zlomek jeho rozsáhlého díla. Jeho hry často zkoumají lidskou povahu a společenské otázky své doby.
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A facsimile of "The Rape of Lucrece" by Thomas Heywood
Set in the Elizabethan era, this two-part comedy features a strong female protagonist who defies societal norms and showcases her wit and resourcefulness. The narrative intertwines themes of love, honor, and adventure, as the Fair Maid navigates challenges and proves her worth. Through humor and engaging dialogue, the play explores the dynamics of gender and class, highlighting the resilience of its heroine in a male-dominated world. Thomas Heywood's work offers a rich blend of entertainment and social commentary.
This unique edition brings together four plays concerned with 'domestic' themes: Arden of Faversham, Heywood's A Woman Killed with Kindness and The English Traveller, and Dekker, Rowley and Ford's The Witch of Edmonton. Texts are in modern spelling, accompanied by a critical introduction, wide-ranging annotation and bibliography.
The real-life witches had not even come to trial before this dramatization was performed at the original Globe in 1634. Everything is going wrong at a wedding and everyone believes that a local coven is to blame. The play mocks the naivete of those who cannot see what is under their noses.
The book is a reproduction of an original artifact deemed culturally significant by scholars, preserving the integrity of the original text. It includes authentic copyright references and library stamps, highlighting its historical importance and connection to major libraries worldwide. This work contributes to the broader knowledge base of civilization, offering readers a glimpse into the past while maintaining fidelity to the original format.
EARLY ENGLISH DRAMA & THEATRE. Imagine holding history in your hands. Now you can. Digitally preserved and previously accessible only through libraries as Early English Books Online, this rare material is now available in single print editions. Thousands of books written between 1475 and 1700 can be delivered to your doorstep in individual volumes of high quality historical reproductions. This collection needs no introduction, combining the works of some of the greatest canonical writers of all time, including many plays composed for royalty such as Queen Elizabeth I and King Edward VI. In addition, this series includes history and criticism of drama, as well as examinations of technique. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ "If you know not mee, you know no body. Or, The troubles of Queene Elizabeth" If you know not me, you know no bodie. Heywood, Thomas, d. 1641. By Thomas Heywood. Partly in verse. With an added prologue and epilogue. With a title-page woodcut portrait. Signatures: A-G4. The last leaf is blank. [56] p. London: Printed by I. Raworth for N. Butter, 1639. Greg, I, 215(h). / STC (2nd ed.) / 13335 English Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery