Publisher's Synopsis
""A Brief History of the English Drama: From the Earliest to the Latest Times"" is a book written by William Echard Golden and published in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of English drama, from its earliest roots in medieval mystery plays to the contemporary plays of the late 19th century. Golden traces the evolution of English drama through different periods, including the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, the Restoration period, and the 18th and 19th centuries. He explores the major playwrights and their works, such as William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, John Dryden, and Oscar Wilde, and examines the social and political contexts in which these plays were written and performed. The book also delves into the various forms of English drama, including tragedy, comedy, and farce, and discusses the development of theatrical conventions and techniques. Golden provides a wealth of historical and cultural information, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of English drama over the centuries. Overall, ""A Brief History of the English Drama: From the Earliest to the Latest Times"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and theater, and a must-read for scholars and students of 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.
