The Devil's Charter (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Barnabe Barnes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266533728 ISBN 13: 9780266533726

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a 1607 tragedy with expert context and careful editing.

This edition presents The Devil's Charter, a late Elizabethan play performed before the king and edited from the original quarto of 1607 by R. B. M'Kerrow. It offers a clear introduction, a full discussion of sources, and extensive notes to illuminate the language, characters, and historical setting.

Readers will find the text accompanied by historical background, analysis of how the plot blends history with legend, and editorial decisions that help modern readers understand this early drama without losing its flavor or complexity.

• Insights into the play’s sources, including Guicciardini and other contemporaries.
• Discussion of how the author used historical material and invented elements for the drama.
• Explanations of names, terms, and early modern language in a readable format.
• Notes and addenda that guide readers through textual choices and scholarship.

Ideal for students, teachers, and anyone curious about early modern drama and literary editing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266533728
• ISBN 13: 9780266533726
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 396