This edition of "The Devil is an Ass" (1616) aims to provide an insight into Jonson's life and work, the theatrical qualities of the play, its political background and its textual history. In his introduction, Peter Happe looks at the special place of the play in Jonson's own life, his interest in London, the theatrical setting of the play and its sources and analogues. There are critical and explanatory commentaries and a glossarial index.
The play is seen in its historical and political context, by linking it with late medieval and Elizabethan plays, as well as with the Jacobean stage. The text is meticulously and reliably edited, with modernized spelling for today's reader. A commentary is provided to explain difficult or significant passages.
The stage history of the play also includes very recent productions. -- .
| ISBN: | 9780719030901 |
| Publication date: | 21st December 1999 |
| Author: | Peter Happe |
| Publisher: | Manchester University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
| Series: | The Revels Plays |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers Plays, playscripts Literary studies: c 1400 to c 1600 |
This edition of "The Devil is an Ass" (1616) aims to provide an insight into Jonson's life and work, the theatrical qualities of the play, its political background and its textual history. In his introduction, Peter Happe looks at the special place of the play in Jonson's own life, his interest in London, the theatrical setting of the play and its sources and analogues.
The Devil is an Ass features in the following genres: Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers, Plays, playscripts, Literary studies: c 1400 to c 1600
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The Devil is an Ass was written by Peter Happe and published by Manchester University Press
The Devil is an Ass has 256 pages
Yes it is part of The Revels Plays series
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