The Dramatic Works of Ben Jonson, and Beaumont and Fletcher, Vol. 2 of 4: The First Printed From the Text, and With the Notes of Peter Whalley; The Latter, From the Text, and With the Notes of the Late George Colman, Esq. (Classic Reprint)

Ben Jonson

ISBN 10: 0666351570 / ISBN 13: 9780666351579

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dramatic Works of Ben Jonson, and Beaumont and Fletcher, Vol. 2 of 4: The First Printed From the Text, and With the Notes of Peter Whalley; The Latter, From the Text, and With the Notes of the Late George Colman, Esq. (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666351570
• ISBN 13: 9780666351579
• Binding: HRD
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1185 grams

About this title

Synopsis

A masterful collection of early dramatic works with insightful context

This edition brings together the collaborative plays of Beaumont, Fletcher, and the solo works that shaped a vibrant era of English theater, complemented by thoughtful notes and introductions. Richly illustrated and thoroughly annotated, it helps readers understand how these plays were created, performed, and received in their time.

The book presents a historical overview of the authors, explains the collaboration between Beaumont and Fletcher, and places their comedies and tragedies in a broader literary context. It includes editorial material that guides readers through the texts, clarifies textual variants, and sheds light on the dramatic conventions of the period. This edition emphasizes accessibility for modern readers while preserving the material that scholars rely on.
What you’ll experience

• Clear biographies and critical introductions that frame each author and the era
• A broad collection of plays spanning tragedies, comedies, and mixed forms
• Editorial notes that explain language, allusions, and staging practices
• An edition that preserves original flavor while aiding contemporary understanding

Ideal for students, teachers, actors, and fans of early modern drama who want reliable text, helpful commentary, and a window into the stage history of Ben Jonson, Beaumont, and Fletcher.