Bøger af Thomas Heywood

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Fortune By Land And Sea: A Tragi-Comedy is a play written by Thomas Heywood and originally published in 1899. The play tells the story of a young man named Valentine who sets out on a journey to seek his fortune. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a group of pirates, a wealthy merchant, and a beautiful woman named Julia. As Valentine tries to navigate the challenges of his journey, he must also confront his own flaws and weaknesses.The play is set in the late 16th century and features a mix of comedic and tragic elements. Heywood's writing is known for its lively dialogue and colorful characters, and Fortune By Land And Sea is no exception. The play explores themes of love, greed, and the pursuit of wealth, and offers a glimpse into the social and economic realities of the time period.Overall, Fortune By Land And Sea: A Tragi-Comedy is a compelling and entertaining work of drama that offers a unique perspective on life in the late 16th century. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and theater, and remains a popular choice for productions and adaptations to this day.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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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

Thomas Heywood (c.1573-1641) was one of the most prolific and influential dramatists of the Elizabethan, Jacobean, and early Caroline theatre. This modern edition of his works establishes him as a major and seminal contributor to early modern English drama, poetry and prose. Volume 3 presents the five Age plays that he wrote to delight and teach.

Thomas Heywood (1574-1641), a professional English actor and one of the most prolific playwrights of the seventeenth century, is most famous for his plays written about contemporary English life. This book recalls typical Elizabethan bourgeois literature, but its primary relationship is with all adventure narratives regardless of their era.

""The First and Second Parts of King Edward IV Histories"" is a historical play written by Thomas Heywood. The play is divided into two parts and tells the story of the reign of King Edward IV of England, who ruled from 1461 to 1483. The first part of the play begins with the Wars of the Roses, a series of battles between the House of York and the House of Lancaster for control of the English throne. It follows the rise of Edward IV to the throne and his struggles to maintain his power against rival factions and rebellions. The second part of the play focuses on the downfall of Edward IV and the rise of his brother Richard III, who ultimately becomes king. Heywood's play is known for its vivid depiction of historical events and characters, and its use of dramatic language and imagery. It is a valuable work for historians and literary scholars interested in the Tudor period and the development of English drama.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.

Play script, including biographical notes, textual details and information about the staging of the play.

Two women fight for their emotional survival in a rural wilderness dominated by men, money and an unbending morality.

This unique edition brings together four plays concerned with 'domestic' themes: Arden of Faversham, Heywood's A Woman Killed with Kindness and The English Traveller, and Dekker, Rowley and Ford's The Witch of Edmonton. Texts are in modern spelling, accompanied by a critical introduction, wide-ranging annotation and bibliography.