A Supplement to Dodsley's Old Plays

<p>A Supplement to Dodsley's Old Plays presents a curated collection of notable dramatic works offering readers a glimpse into the rich theatrical landscape of earlier centuries. This compilation includes significant plays such as Ralph Roister Doister Gorboduc Timon Sir Thomas More and Patient Grissil each representing a unique contribution to the development of English drama.</p> <p>Edited and supplemented by eminent scholars including John Payne Collier James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps and others this volume enhances Robert Dodsley's original collection. The plays within showcase the diverse styles and themes prevalent during their respective periods reflecting the social political and cultural contexts that shaped their creation. This supplement serves as an invaluable resource for students researchers and enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of dramatic history and the evolution of the English stage.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>