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Philaster: or Love Lies A-bleeding
By Beaumont and Fletcher
Andrew Gurr, Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher
Manchester University Press · Print & ebook · December 4, 2003
Reading lane: 16th-Century Literary Criticism
Now back in print after a lengthy absence, one of the most enduring plays of its time.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Stage-Centered Read
A compact entry point into Philaster’s stage life and critical afterlife.
Come here for
- performance and staging angles
- Beaumont and Fletcher in a critical frame
Expect
- 16th-century theatrical context
- close attention to playmaking and performance
Book Details
- Authors
- Andrew Gurr, Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Published
- December 4, 2003
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- 16th-Century Literary Criticism · French Plays
- Reading lane
- 16th-Century Literary Criticism
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Publisher Categories
British & Irish Literary Criticism
16th-Century Literary Criticism
About This Book
Now back in print after a lengthy absence, one of the most enduring plays of its time. Edited by the renowned scholar, and recent advisor to the Globe Theatre, Andrew Gurr. No real competition for this singular play. Joins the now very impressive roster of The Revels Plays, almost thirty of which are now in print.
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