Bøger af James Orchard Halliwell-Phillips

Shakespearean Drolls: From A Rare Book, Printed About 1698, Entitled The Theater Of Ingenuity (1859) is a book by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillips that provides a collection of short plays or ""drolls"" that were performed in England during the 17th century. These drolls were based on the works of William Shakespeare and were performed by traveling actors who would adapt the plays to fit their needs and the preferences of their audiences.The book includes a facsimile of the original 1698 publication, as well as a modern transcription and commentary by Halliwell-Phillips. The drolls themselves are presented in their original form, with notes and explanations provided by the author to help readers understand the context and significance of the plays.Overall, Shakespearean Drolls is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespearean theater, providing a glimpse into the vibrant and dynamic world of early modern drama and the ways in which Shakespeare's work was adapted and reinterpreted by later generations of performers and audiences.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.

The Poems Of John Audelay: A Specimen Of The Shropshire Dialect In The Fifteenth Century is a book written by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillips and published in 1844. The book is a collection of poems written by John Audelay, a 15th-century English poet who wrote in the Shropshire dialect. The poems in the book are written in Middle English and provide a glimpse into the language and culture of the time. The book includes a detailed introduction by the author, which provides historical context and analysis of the poems. The poems cover a range of topics, including religion, love, and nature. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Middle English literature and those interested in the history of the English language.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.