Publisher's Synopsis
Specimens of English Dramatic Poets V1 is a book written by Charles Lamb and originally published in 1808. This edition was published in 1903 and features a collection of plays and poetry from various English writers, including William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, John Webster, and others. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume containing selections from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, while the second volume covers the Restoration period. The book includes a critical introduction by Lamb, in which he discusses the importance of these playwrights and their influence on English literature. He also provides brief biographical sketches of each writer and their works. The plays and poetry included in the book range from tragedies to comedies, and cover a variety of themes and subjects. Overall, Specimens of English Dramatic Poets V1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English literature, theater, or history. It provides a glimpse into the world of English drama during some of its most important periods, and showcases the talents of some of the most influential writers in the field.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.
