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Philaster: or Love Lies A-bleeding by Andrew Gurr

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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

Affinity

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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