""A Dictionary of Old English Plays"" is a comprehensive reference work compiled by James Orchard Halliwell in 1860. The book contains a detailed list of all the plays in the English language that were written or printed between the earliest times and the end of the seventeenth century. The author has included both printed and manuscript plays in the book, providing readers with a complete overview of the theatrical works of that era. The book is organized alphabetically, with each entry providing information on the author, ...
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""A Dictionary of Old English Plays"" is a comprehensive reference work compiled by James Orchard Halliwell in 1860. The book contains a detailed list of all the plays in the English language that were written or printed between the earliest times and the end of the seventeenth century. The author has included both printed and manuscript plays in the book, providing readers with a complete overview of the theatrical works of that era. The book is organized alphabetically, with each entry providing information on the author, the date of composition, the genre, and the publication history of the play. In addition, the book includes a glossary of terms related to Old English plays, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and students of English literature and drama. Overall, ""A Dictionary of Old English Plays"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English theatre and the development of drama as an art form.Including Also Notices Of Latin Plays Written By English Authors During The Same 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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All Editions of A Dictionary of Old English Plays: Existing Either in Print or in Manuscript, from the Earliest Times to the Close of the Seventeenth Century (1860)
