Publisher's Synopsis
The Dramatic Works of Thomas Dekker Volume 2 is a collection of three plays written by English playwright Thomas Dekker. The first play, The Honest Whore, tells the story of a courtesan named Bellafront who falls in love with a nobleman named Hippolito. The second play, The Whore of Babylon, is a morality play that warns against the dangers of lust and greed. The final play, Westward Hoe, is a satirical comedy that follows the adventures of three Englishmen who travel to the New World in search of wealth and adventure. These plays were originally written in the early 17th century and provide a fascinating look into the social and political issues of the time. This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English drama.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.
