Publisher's Synopsis
A Study In Shirley�������s Comedies Of London Life is a book written by Parlin, Hanson Tufts and published in 1914. The book is an in-depth analysis of the comedic plays written by James Shirley, a playwright who lived and worked in London during the 17th century. The author examines Shirley's plays in detail, focusing on their themes, characters, and comedic elements. Tufts also provides historical context for Shirley's work, discussing the social and cultural climate of London during the playwright's lifetime. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different play by Shirley. The plays discussed include The Lady of Pleasure, The Ball, and The Opportunity. In each chapter, Tufts provides a synopsis of the play, followed by a detailed analysis of its themes, characters, and comedic elements. Overall, A Study In Shirley�������s Comedies Of London Life is a comprehensive examination of the work of James Shirley, offering insight into the playwright's life and times, as well as his contributions to the genre of comedic theater.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.
