Thomas Dekker: Edited, With an Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint)

Thomas Dekker, Ernest Rhys

ISBN 10: 1527667359 / ISBN 13: 9781527667358

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and work of Thomas Dekker, a playwright and pamphleteer whose career spanned the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean eras. Dekker was a prolific writer, producing over 50 plays and numerous prose works. His work offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural landscape of London during a period of significant change and upheaval. Dekker's plays are known for their vivid depiction of everyday life, often focusing on the experiences of the lower classes. His work is also notable for its wit, satire, and exploration of moral themes. This book examines the full range of Dekker's output, from his early comedies to his later, more somber works. The author argues that Dekker's work provides valuable insights into the social and political tensions of the time. His plays offer a critique of the excesses of the court and the growing gap between rich and poor. Dekker's work also sheds light on the lives of women, the poor, and other marginalized groups. Overall, this book presents a comprehensive and engaging study of Thomas Dekker and his work. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the literature and history of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. Seller Inventory # 9781527667358_0

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Title: Thomas Dekker: Edited, With an Introduction ...

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Publication Date: 2024

Binding: Paperback

Condition: New

Book Type: print-on-demand item

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Excerpt from Thomas Dekker: Edited, With an Introduction and Notes

What things have we seen Done at the Mermaid heard words that have been 80 nimble, and so full of subtle flame, As if that every one from whence they came Had meant to put his whole wit in a jest, And had resolved to live a fool the rest Of his dull life.

Souls of Poets dead and gone, What Elysium have ye known, Happy field or mossy cavern, Choicer than the Mermaid Tavern?

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.