The Roaring Girl (Paperback)

Paperback. The titular Roaring Girl of Thomas Middleton and Thomas Dekkers comedy is Moll Cutpurse, a fictionalized version of Mary Frith, who attained legendary status in London by flouting gendered dress conventions, illegally performing onstage, and engaging in all manner of transgressive behavior from smoking and swearing to stealing. In the course of The Roaring Girls lively and complex plot of seduction and clever ruses, Moll shares her views on gender and sexuality, defends her honor in a duel, and demonstrates her knowledge of Londons criminal underworld. This edition of the play offers an informative introduction, thorough annotation, and a substantial selection of contextual materials from the period. This student-friendly edition illuminates Middleton and Dekkers fascinating comedy and its cultural context of early modern London. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.