Explore Shirley’s stage world with expert notes and fresh access.
This new edition collects James Shirley’s dramatic works with thoughtful commentary, helping readers understand early modern theatre and its authors.
The volume gathers a selection of plays such as The Ball, The Gamester, The Coronation, The Young Admiral, The Example, and more, all presented in accessible form and accompanied by notes. It also offers additional context about Shirley and his writings, enriching both pleasure reading and scholarly study.
- Fully presented plays with scholarly notes and apparatus
- Biographical sketches and historical context for a clearer backdrop
- Explanatory glosses and textual variants to aid comprehension
- Insights into performance history and the plays’ reception in their era
Ideal for students of literature and theatre, fans of Restoration drama, and readers seeking deeper immersion in James Shirley’s drama.