Satire In The Early English Drama (1914)

Satire In The Early English Drama is a book written by Eva Marie Campbell and published in 1914. The book is an exploration of the use of satire in the early English drama, particularly during the medieval and Tudor periods. The book begins with an introduction that provides an overview of the history of English drama and the origins of satire as a literary device. The author then delves into the different types of satire used in early English drama, including political satire, religious satire, and social satire. Throughout the book, Campbell provides examples of satirical plays and analyzes their use of satire. She also examines the ways in which satire was used to comment on contemporary issues and to criticize the ruling classes. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of satire in early English drama. These chapters cover topics such as the use of satire in morality plays, the role of satire in shaping public opinion, and the relationship between satire and censorship. Overall, Satire In The Early English Drama is a comprehensive and insightful examination of the use of satire in early English drama. It provides a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of satire and its role in shaping society.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.