A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 14 by Dodsley and Hazlitt
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"A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 14" by Dodsley and Hazlitt is a collection of theatrical works written in the early 18th century. This volume features a variety of plays, including the tragedy "The Rebellion" by Thomas Rawlins, along with several other titles illustrating the breadth of old English drama. The collection likely aims to showcase the themes and styles of the time, specifically focusing on rebellion, romance, and the
complexities of human emotions, alongside social commentary. The opening of the collection introduces "The Rebellion," highlighting its author and offering a glimpse into the background and accolades surrounding it. It sets up a rich narrative filled with characters such as Antonio, a nobleman embroiled in conflict, and Machiavel, a figure scheming for power. As the play unfolds, it depicts themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of ambition against a backdrop of civil strife, setting the stage for an exploration of moral dilemmas and personal relationships amid chaos. The scenes introduce various characters who interlace their destinies through love, honor, and the tension of impending war, drawing readers into a vibrant, dramatic world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Compiler | Dodsley, Robert, 1703-1764 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Hazlitt, William Carew, 1834-1913 |
| Title | A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 14 |
| Contents | The rebellion -- Lust's dominion; or, The lascivious queen -- Andromana; or, The merchant's wife -- Lady Alimony -- The parson's wedding. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Christine Aldridge and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33398 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33398-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 854 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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