A Collection Of Old English Plays Volume 2

Various, in the second volume of 'A Collection of Old English Plays', introduces readers to a diverse selection of plays from the Elizabethan and Jacobean era. These plays provide a fascinating insight into the dramatic and literary landscape of the time, showcasing themes of love, betrayal, and power. The language and structure of the plays reflect the rich tapestry of early English drama, offering a mix of comedy, tragedy, and historical subjects. Readers will appreciate the historical context and linguistic nuances present in these classic works. Various skillfully compiles a range of plays that capture the essence of the era, making this collection a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. The introduction and annotations provided by Various add depth and clarity to the texts, enriching the reading experience. 'A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2' is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the roots of English theater and literature.

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A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 by A. H. (Arthur Henry) Bullen Pedr. Gentlemen, y'have much honourd me to takeSuch entertainement, but y'are welcome all.'Twas my desire to have your companyAt parting: heaven knowes when we shall meete againe. Ten. You are for France then too? Man. I wayte on my father. Pedr. Henrico. Ferd. Eleonora. Ten. But how chance, Manuell, your younger brother Is at the Goale before you? What, no Lady To please your eye? Man. I am notYet weary of my freedome. May HenricoMeete Joy in his Election: yet I know notOne I would sooner chuse to call a sisterThan Eleonora. Pedr. At my returne from France all things shall beeConsummate; in meane time let your owne hearts, Knitt with the strongest tye of love, be merryIn mutuall embraces, and let your prayersFill our departing sayles. Our stay will notBee long, and the necessity of my affairesUnwillingly doth take me from you.... We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1874 edition. Excerpt: ...What, thou foolish lad, no such tiling was in my mind. ACTUS SECUNDI, SCENA PRIMA RAGAN, the servant of Esau. Ragan. I have heard it oft, but now I feel a wonder, In what grievous pain they die, that die for hunger. 0 my greedy stomach, how it doth bite and gnaw 1 If I were at a rack, I could eat hay or straw. Mine empty guts do fret, my maw doth even tear. Would God I had a piece of some horsebread here. Yet is master Esau in worse case than I. If he have not some meat, the sooner he will die: He hath sunk for faintness twice or thrice by the way, And not one seely bit we got since yesterday. All that ever he hath, he would have given to-day To have had but three morsels his hunger to allay. Or in the field to have met with some hogs; 1 could scarcely keep him from eating of these dogs. He hath sent me afore some meat for to provide, And cometh creeping after, scarce able to stride. But if I know where to get of any man, For to ease mine own self, as hungry as I am, I pray God I stink; but if any come to me, Die who die will; for sure I will first served be. I will see, if any be ready here at home, Or whether Jacob have any, that peakish mome. But first I must put all my dogs up, And lay up this gear, and then God send us the cup. ACTUS SECUNDI, SCNA SECUNDA. EsAU, the master. BAGAN, the servant. Esau cometh in so faint, that he can scarce go. Esau. O, what a grievous pain is hunger to a man? Take all that I have for meat, help who that can. O Lord, some good body, for God's sake, give me meat. 1 force not what it were, so that I had to eat. Meat or drink, save my life--or bread, I reck not what: If there be nothing else, some man give me a cat. If any good body on me will do so much cost, I will tear and eat her raw, she shall ne'er be...

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A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 by Robert Dodsley After the lapse of about half a century since the issue of the last edition of Dodsley's Select Collection of Old Plays, [1] and the admittance of that work into the honourable rank of scarce and dear books, it seemed a desirable thing to attempt, with such additional improvements as might be practicable or expedient, a revival of a publication which has been a favourite with the lovers of our early drama since its first publication more than a hundred years ago. Between 1744, the date of its original appearance, and 1825, it passed through three editions; and it may be remarked that the tendency in each successive edition has been to remodel the undertaking on the principle of rejecting plays which from time to time have been lifted up (so to speak) into the collected works of their respective authors, and to substitute for them plays which have either suffered unmerited obscurity in original and rare editions, or have lain so far scattered about in various other collections; and in the present instance that principle has been strictly adhered to.[2] We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

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