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Between the years 1862 and 1865 I undertook aH istory of theD rama in England during the reigns of Elizabeth, James I., and Charles I. With this object in view I composed a series of essays, embracing the chief points in that history, and discussing the leading playwrights from the period of theM iracles down to that of Shirley. Having so far advanced toward the completion of this plan, I laid my manuscripts aside, discouraged partly by ill-health, partly by a conviction that the subject was beyond the scope and judgment of a literary beginner. These early studies I have now resumed. The present volume is the first instalment of a critical inquiry into the conditions of theE nglish Drama, based upon work which I began some twenty years ago, but which has been entirely re-handled and revised. In the space of those twenty years the origins and evolution of our Drama have been amply treated and diligently explored by more than one distinguished and by many competent writers. Professor A. W.
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
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John Addington Symonds (1840-1893) was one of the foremost men of letters of his time. He was a preeminent Victorian poet, critic, and historian. He is renowned for his reviews, essays, translations, art histories, and poetry. Symonds joined the rarified ranks of John Ruskin and Walter Pater as a major arbiter of Victorian taste. His books "Renaissance in Italy" and "Life of Michelangelo" are landmarks of 19th century literary scholasticism.
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- PublisherAms Pr Inc
- ISBN 10 0404063187
- ISBN 13 9780404063184
- BindingHardcover
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