Philip Massinger was a prominent English playwright of the early 17th century, known for his contributions to the genre of tragicomedy. His works often explore themes of power, morality, and human nature, showcasing a deep understanding of character and social dynamics. Massinger's plays, such as "The Duke of Milan" and "A New Way to Pay Old Debts," reflect the complexities of human relationships and the societal issues of his time. His collaboration with other playwrights, including John ...

Massinger was a prominent playwright during the early 17th century, and his works are notable for their complex characters, moral dilemmas, and explorations of social and political themes. This volume includes several of his key plays, showcasing his mastery in writing both tragedies and comedies.Massinger’s plays often revolve around themes of justice, virtue, and the corrupting influence of power. In works like The Roman Actor, he critiques the exploitation of art and politics, while in ...

In "Philip Massinger," Alfred Hamilton Cruickshank presents a comprehensive analysis of one of the lesser-known yet significant playwrights of the English Renaissance. Cruickshank's literary style is characterized by rigorous scholarly inquiry, employing historical context to illuminate Massinger's contributions to the theatrical landscape of the 17th century. The book delves into Massinger's thematic concerns, his narrative techniques, and his relationships with contemporaries such as Sha...

The English Jacobean and Caroline playwright, Philip Massinger was celebrated for his comedic genius, finely plotted plays, social realism and incisive satire. Following the death of Shakespeare in 1616 and Fletcher in 1625, Massinger became the leading playwright of the King's Men's. His most popular and influential play, ‘A New Way to Pay Old Debts’ expresses a timeless indignation at economic oppression and social disorder, while ‘The City Madam’ deals with similar evils, combining natu...

New Mermaids are modern spelling, fully-annotated editions of important English plays. Each volume includes a critical introduction, biography of the author, discussions of dates and sources, textual details, a bibliography and information about the staging of the play.

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction.Content:The Harvard Classics:V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & PennV. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus AureliusV. 3: Bacon, Milton, BrowneV. 4: John Milton

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction.Content:The Harvard Classics:V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & PennV. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus AureliusV. 3: Bacon, Milton, BrowneV. 4: John Milton

The elder brother centers on rivalry within a noble household where inheritance, ambition, and perception determine worth. A contemplative heir, long absorbed in study, appears unsuited to manage estate and alliance, while his more worldly sibling embodies confidence and social ease. Concerned fathers intervene, seeking to redirect succession and secure advantageous marriage through calculated manipulation. Yet circumstances shift when intellectual reserve gives way to awakened desire and ...

Venedig, 1623. Zwei Geschwister. Zwei Welten. Eine unmögliche Liebe. Vitelli und Paulina Grimaldi verlassen das goldene Venedig, um im fernen Tunis Handelsbeziehungen aufzubauen. Doch was als diplomatische Mission beginnt, wird zu einer Reise, die ihr Leben für immer verändert. In den verschlungenen Gassen der nordafrikanischen Stadt begegnet Vitelli der rätselhaften Prinzessin Donusa einer Frau von außergewöhnlicher Klugheit, gefangen in einem goldenen Käfig. Ihre heimlichen Treffen entfa...

Contents: 1. The Shoemaker's Holiday, by Thomas Dekker 2. The Alchemist, by Ben Jonson 3. Philaster, by Beaumont and Fletcher 4. The Duchess of Malfi, by John Webster 5. A New Way to Pay Old Debts, by Philip Massinger Also available: The Complete Harvard Classics Collection (51 Volumes + The Harvard Classic Shelf Of Fiction) 50 Masterpieces You Have To Read Before You Die (Golden Deer Classics)

The plot centers on the tragic story of Antonio, a nobleman who is deeply in love with Livia, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Antonio is pressured into marrying Livia because of the dowry her family promises, but he is also secretly in love with another woman, Diana. When Livia’s father dies, the dowry he promised becomes a source of intense conflict. Antonio’s inability to reconcile his emotions and responsibilities ultimately leads to a series of tragic events. The complex relationsh...

The playwrights composing for the London stage between 1580 and 1642 repeatedly staged plays-within and other metatheatrical inserts. Such works present fictionalized spectators as well as performers, providing images of the audience-stage interaction within the theatre. They are as much enactments of the interpretive work of a spectator as of acting, and as such they are a potential source of information about early modern conceptions of audiences, spectatorship and perception. This study...