A masterful, annotated edition of classic plays from Ben Jonson and Beaumont & Fletcher .
This fourth volume gathers restored texts and expert notes to illuminate the stage works and their era for readers and scholars alike.
This edition presents a curated cross-section from the long-running collaboration, including Love's Cure; or, The Martial Maid, along with other early modern comedies and tragedies. It pairs the primary texts with scholarly apparatus by editors who compiled historical context, variant readings, and performance considerations to deepen understanding without altering the drama’s voice.
- Extended notes and cross-references by renowned editors
- Reconstructed texts alongside contemporary spellings and stage conventions
- Contextual introductions and commentary to situate the plays within their theatrical tradition
- A carefully arranged volume that complements the other three in the set
Ideal for students, teachers, and lovers of early drama seeking reliable texts and insightful guidance through a pivotal era of English theater.