Title: The Dramatic Works of Sir William d'Avenant, Vol. 1: With Prefatory Memoir and Notes (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2022
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1330608518
ISBN 13: 9781330608517
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 1.33 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

Explore the dramatic world of Sir William D'Avenant with a scholarly edition that includes a prefatory memoir and extensive notes.

This volume collects the author’s plays alongside a rich apparatus of commentary, helping readers understand the context, language, and theatrical practices of early modern England. The edition also gathers appendices, addenda, and historical notes that illuminate the era’s music, culture, and court life, making it a valuable resource for students and general readers alike.

A prefatory memoir and explanatory notes that frame the works and their historical setting
Appendices and addenda with historical glosses, biographical snippets, and cross-references
Scholarly commentary on terms, names, and cultural references that appear in the dramatis personae and stage directions
Contextual material on music, court life, and the broader literary culture of the period

Ideal for readers of early modern drama, theater history, and readers seeking a guided tour of Restoration theatre and its authors.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

ThriftBooks is a fully independent seller of used books, having sold more than 160 million used and new books since we started in 2003. Each quality used book is sorted, graded, shelved and shipped by hand by our team of dedicated employees in our seven warehouses across the US. We have the best selection of books, in the right condition and format, at everyday low prices. We also have a dedicated, US-based Customer Service team, ranked in the top three by Newsweek for Best Customer Service in 2018 and 2019, so you can shop with confidence. We support and invest in our employees, appreciate and value our customers, and truly believe in the power of the written word to educate, energize, and engage readers of all ages and interests.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Thrift Books Global, LLC
18300 Cascade Ave S, Ste 150, Seattle, WA, 98188, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described
on the Abebooks website. If you're dissatisfied with your
purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the
order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30
days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your
mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the "Ask
bookseller a question link to contact us" and we'll respond
as soon as possible.

Shipping Terms

All domestic Standard shipments are distributed from our warehouses by OSM, then handed off to the USPS for final delivery.

2-Day Shipping is delivered by FedEx, which does not deliver to PO boxes.

International shipments are tendered to the local postal service in the destination country for final delivery – We do not use courier services for international deliveries.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	4 to 8 business days	4 to 8 business days
First item	US$ 0.00	US$ 0.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.