The English Heroic Play is a book written by Lewis Nathaniel Chase and published in 1903. The book explores the genre of English heroic plays, which were popular in the seventeenth century. The book provides a detailed analysis of the characteristics of the genre, its origins, and its development over time. The author examines the works of prominent playwrights of the time, such as John Dryden and William Congreve, and discusses their contributions to the genre. The book also delves into the political and social context in which the plays were written and performed, and the impact they had on English literature and culture. Overall, The English Heroic Play is a comprehensive study of a significant genre in English literature and an essential resource for scholars and students of the period.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.
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