Publisher's Synopsis
A New Interlude, Drawn Out Of The Holy Scripture Of Godly Queen Hester, 1561 (1863) is a book written by John Payne Collier. The book is a reissue of an interlude that was originally written in 1561, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The interlude is based on the story of Queen Esther from the Bible and is intended to be performed as a play. The book includes the original text of the interlude, along with an introduction and notes by Collier. The introduction provides background information on the interlude and its historical context, as well as information about the author and his other works. The notes provide additional context and explanations of some of the more obscure references in the text.The interlude itself is a short play that tells the story of Queen Esther, who saves the Jewish people from destruction by the Persian king Ahasuerus. The play includes a cast of characters, including Esther, Ahasuerus, and the villainous Haman. The play is written in verse and includes songs and dances.Overall, A New Interlude, Drawn Out Of The Holy Scripture Of Godly Queen Hester, 1561 (1863) is a valuable resource for scholars of early modern drama and literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of the English stage.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.
