Bøker av James Maidment

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

This collection of plays by John Crowne features three of his most famous works - Thyestes, City Politicks, and The Destruction of Jerusalem. Each play is a gripping exploration of human nature and the complexities of power and politics, making the collection a must-read for fans of classic drama.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Discover the witty and entertaining plays of John Lacy, a prominent figure in Restoration drama. This edition includes a prefatory memoir and notes to provide context for his work. Fans of seventeenth-century theater will enjoy this collection featuring Lacy's most famous works.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This volume collects the witty and satirical poems that were circulated among the lawyers of the Court of Session in late 18th and early 19th century Scotland. Thomas G. Stevenson provides historical context and commentary to help modern readers appreciate the humor and cleverness of these legal lampoons.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book is a collection of three plays by John Crowne. 'Juliana' is a tragicomedy about a love triangle involving a king, his wife, and her lover. 'The History of Charles the Eighth of France' is a history play about the French king's invasion of Italy. 'Calisto' is a comedy about a love affair between the goddess Diana and a mortal man. These plays are examples of Crowne's skill as a playwright and offer a glimpse into the theatrical world of the late 1600s and early 1700s.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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