Ralph Royster Doyster, A Comedy; The Insatiate Countess, A Tragi-Comedy; The Actors' Remonstrance, Or Complaint (1821)

Ralph Royster Doyster, A Comedy; The Insatiate Countess, A Tragi-Comedy; The Actors������� Remonstrance, Or Complaint (1821) is a collection of three plays written by Nicholas Udall. The first play, Ralph Royster Doyster, is a comedic play about a wealthy merchant who is in love with a woman named Dame Custance. However, he must compete with other suitors for her affections, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps and misunderstandings.The second play, The Insatiate Countess, is a tragicomedy that follows the story of a countess who is constantly seeking new lovers and experiences. However, her behavior ultimately leads to her downfall and she is left alone and miserable.The final play, The Actors������� Remonstrance, Or Complaint, is a satirical piece that critiques the treatment of actors in society. It portrays the struggles and injustices faced by actors in the 16th century, including censorship and unfair treatment by theater owners.Overall, Udall's collection of plays offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the Elizabethan era, while also providing entertaining and thought-provoking stories.Also Includes A Trip To Portsmouth, Or The Wife�������s Election.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.