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The Dramatic Works Of John Ford:: With An Introduction, And Notes Critical And Explanatory. In Two Volumes - Softcover

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The Dramatic Works Of John Ford:: With An Introduction, And Notes Critical And Explanatory. In Two Volumes by John Ford. This edition presents Ford's major dramas with prefatory material and scholarly notes. Volume I surveys Ford's life and the context of his work, tracing his Devonshire birth, family ties to legal figures, and career at the Inns of Court; it discusses his collaborations and the reception of his plays, including The Lover's Melancholy (1629), Annabella and Giovanni, Love's Sacrifice, Perkin Warbeck (1634), The Broken Heart, and The Witch of Edmonton. The volume provides a catalog of Ford's plays, critical notes, and textual apparatus designed to illuminate sources, allusions, and dramatic technique. It also includes biographical material gleaned from prefaces and contemporary notices, and situates Ford among the major dramatists of his age, evaluating his distinctive style—lyrical, restrained, and capable of intense pathos—alongside a candid discussion of weaknesses such as occasional obscurity and underdeveloped plotting. Rich in historical and literary commentary, The Dramatic Works Of John Ford: With An Introduction, And Notes Critical And Explanatory is a valuable resource for readers seeking to understand the origins, reception, and lasting influence of Ford's stagecraft.

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