Publisher's Synopsis
The Dramatic Works of Sir William Davenant V1: With Prefatory Memoir and Notes is a book that contains a collection of plays written by Sir William Davenant, a prominent English poet and playwright who lived during the 17th century. The book includes a preface that provides a brief biography of Davenant's life and career, as well as notes that offer insight into the historical and literary context of each play. The plays themselves are a mix of tragedy, comedy, and historical drama, and showcase Davenant's skill as a writer and his contribution to the development of English drama. This book is an excellent resource for scholars of English literature and theatre history, as well as anyone interested in the works of Sir William Davenant.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.