The Tragedy of Nan and Other Plays by John Masefield

The Tragedy of Nan and Other Plays by John Masefield is a collection of four plays by the renowned English poet and playwright. The title play, The Tragedy of Nan, is a tragic romance set in a small fishing village in Cornwall. The other three plays included in this collection are The Campden Wonder, The Witch and Martin Hyde. The Campden Wonder is a historical drama based on a true story of a murder trial in the 17th century. The Witch is a play about a woman accused of witchcraft in the 17th century, and Martin Hyde is a play about a man who discovers a potion that can change his appearance and identity. Masefield's plays are known for their poetic language, vivid characters, and exploration of human emotions and relationships. Overall, The Tragedy of Nan and Other Plays is a captivating collection of plays that showcase Masefield's talent as a playwright and poet.1912. Poet, novelist, dramatist and journalist, Masefield's literary career was a varied one. He went to sea as a youth and his first volumes of poems earned him the title of Poet of the Sea. He was a prolific writer, publishing poetry and novels as well as taking on editorial tasks. In 1930 he became Poet Laureate, a post he retained until his death 37 years later. His plays, were written in both verse and prose. This volume contains: The Tragedy of Nan; The Campden Wonder; and Mrs. Harrison. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.