| Author |
Dodsley, Robert, 1703-1764 |
| Editor |
Hazlitt, William Carew, 1834-1913 |
| Title |
A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 15
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Elvira; or, The worst not always true -- The marriage night -- The adventures of five hours -- All mistaken; or, The mad couple -- Historia histrionica -- Index and Glossary.
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| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 15" by Robert Dodsley is a historical collection of classic English plays likely compiled and published in the early 18th century. This edition not only revives the works of the past but also arranges, revises, and embellishes them with commentary and notes to enrich the reading experience. The collection includes the play "Elvira; or, The Worst Not Always True," attributed to George Digby, Earl of Bristol, which involves themes of love, honor, and the complexity of human relationships. The opening of the anthology introduces the reader to the play "Elvira," setting the stage in Valencia and introducing characters involved in a web of romantic intrigue. Don Fernando, a central character, finds himself grappling with jealousy and accusations against Elvira, who is portrayed as a lady of high spirits struggling with misfortune. The interactions between the characters reveal an intricate dynamics of love and betrayal, establishing a tone of tension and emotional complexity. As the characters maneuver through misunderstandings and societal expectations, the narrative hints at larger themes of honor, reputation, and the emotional burdens that accompany love, compelling readers to engage deeply with the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
49180 |
| Release Date |
Jun 9, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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