A complete scholarly edition of John Crowne’s early works, with context and guidance for readers new to Restoration drama.
This volume collects Crowne’s dramatic pieces, including works like The Destruction of Jerusalem and City Politicks, brought together with a prefatory memoir and scholarly notes. It presents the plays in their historical setting, offering background, annotations, and interpretive help to illuminate language, stakes, and performance.
- Clean, authoritative text of Crowne’s plays drawn from the period’s staging conventions.
- Prefatory memoir that situates the author and his works within 17th‑century English theater.
- Notes that explain allusions, political references, and dramaturgical choices for modern readers.
- Editorial guidance suitable for students, scholars, and fans of Restoration drama.
Ideal for readers of Restoration theatre, literary scholars, and anyone exploring early modern drama and its political commentary.