Philaster

Description: DescriptionPhilaster by John Fletcher and Francis Beaumont (2009, Trade Paperback). Please Note: The image is a *stock photo*.SynopsisPhilaster is a tragicomedy by Beaumont and Fletcher which has much in common with Shakespeare's late plays such as The Winter's Tale . Set in a fictionalised Sicily, it has the complex plot of love, disguise and the threat of death much loved by early modern theatre-goers. This edition provides an authoritative, modernised text by a leading scholar with detailed on-page commentary notes giving readers a deeper understanding of the play. The comprehensive, illustrated introduction discusses Philaster from a performance perspective as well as its relation to Shakespearean drama, and places it in its historical and critical contexts. The play is often taught on Shakespeare and Early Modern drama courses but only now is such a detailed, modern edition available for use by students and scholars. With its wealth of helpful and incisive commentary, this is the finest edition of the play available. The Arden Early Modern Drama series accompanies and complements the Arden Shakespeare Third Series, offering editions of non-Shakespearean Renaissance drama and Restoration drama from the period 1500-1700. Modelled on the Third Series in appearance and style Arden Early Modern Drama editions will offer high-quality textual scholarship and full annotation, together with an accessible, student-friendly introduction., This edition provides an authoritative, modernized text by a leading scholar with detailed on-page commentary notes giving readers a deeper understanding of the play. The comprehensive, illustrated introduction discusses Philaster from a performance perspective as well as its relation to Shakespearean drama, and places it in its historical and critical contexts., Philaster is set in a fictionalised Sicily and has the complex plot of love, disguise and the threat of death much loved by early modern theatre-goers. ..This edition provides an authoritative, modernised text by a leading scholar with detailed on-page commentary notes giving readers a deeper understanding of the play. The comprehensive, illustrated introduction discusses Philaster from a performance perspective as well as its relation to Shakespearean drama, and places it in its historical and critical contexts. The play is often taught on Shakespeare and Early Modern drama courses but only now is such a detailed, modern edition available for use by students and scholars. ..With its wealth of helpful and incisive commentary, this is the finest edition of the play available. The Arden Early Modern Drama series offers editions of non-Shakespearean Renaissance drama and Restoration drama from the period 1500 to 1700. This series offers high-quality textual scholarship and full annotation, together with an accessible, student-friendly introduction.ConditionThe paperback is in *Good* condition. We use eBay's standard grading scale for books: https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/listings/creating-managing-listings/item-conditions-category?id=4765. The photo is a *stock photo*, not the actual book you'll receive.Payment & RefundsPlease pay within 7 days of the auction ending. Refunds are accepted within 30 days of receipt for any reason. However the item must be returned in the same condition sent unless I make an error or it is damaged in shipping, in which case Ill pay return shipping.ShippingI will ship your item within 2 business days of cleared payment. I welcome global shipping to hundreds of countries through eBay's global shipping program. Please be aware of the international shipping and import costs which are unique for each person and I don't even get to see those costs. There may be some unique territories/countries that can't be shipped to.Don't miss out on this great book.Enjoy!

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