English Historical Plays V2: Shakespeare, Marlowe, Peele, Heywood, Fletcher And Ford; Arranged For Acting As Well As For Reading

English Historical Plays V2 is a collection of plays by some of the most prominent playwrights of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, including William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, George Peele, Thomas Heywood, John Fletcher, and John Ford. This second volume of the collection features historical plays that were written during the 16th and 17th centuries, and are arranged for both acting and reading. The plays included in this volume cover a range of historical events, including the reigns of Henry IV, Henry V, and Henry VIII, as well as the Wars of the Roses and the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. The collection provides readers with a fascinating look into the political and social issues of the time, as well as the literary and dramatic techniques that were used by these renowned playwrights. Thomas Donovan, the editor of this volume, provides insightful introductions to each play, making this collection an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history and literature of the English Renaissance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.