A richly annotated collection of Ford’s drama with expert guidance for today’s readers.
This edition presents the dramatic works together with an introduction and notes that illuminate historical context, language, and staging.
The text is a carefully revised new edition, with additions to the base text and to the notes, crafted to help readers understand Ford’s plays and their world. It includes key works such as The Lady's Trial and The Witch of Edmonton, along with scholarly apparatus that situates the plays within their era and reception.
- An introduction to Ford’s life, work, and the theatrical culture of his time
- Critical and explanatory notes clarifying language, references, and allusions
- A glossarial index to assist modern readers with period terms and vocabulary
Ideal for students, teachers, and readers of early modern drama who want clear guidance and reliable text.