Bøger af William Davenant

The Dramatic Works of Sir William Davenant V1 is a book that comprises the complete works of Sir William Davenant, a prominent English poet, playwright, and theatre manager of the 17th century. The book includes a prefatory memoir and notes that provide context and analysis of Davenant's works. The plays included in this volume are The First Day's Entertainment at Rutland House, The Siege of Rhodes, The Cruelty of the Spaniards in Peru, and The History of Sir Francis Drake. These plays are known for their poetic language, complex characters, and dramatic plot twists. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of English literature and theatre history.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 Tempest or The Enchanted Island is a play written by William Davenant. The play is a reworking of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, with additional scenes and characters. The play follows the story of Prospero, a sorcerer who has been exiled to an island with his daughter Miranda. Prospero uses his magic to control the spirits on the island and seeks revenge against his enemies who have caused his exile. The play features themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the power of magic. The Tempest or The Enchanted Island is a classic work of English literature and a popular play for performance.Prospero Your suit has pity in't, and has prevail'd. Within this Cave he lies, and you may see him: But yet take heed; let Prudence be your Guide; You must not stay, your visit must be short.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.

A scholarly edition of works by Sir William Davenant. The edition presents an authoritative text, together with an introduction, commentary notes, and scholarly apparatus.