James Shirley Dramatist

By Arthur Huntington Nason

Book Overview

James Shirley, Dramatist: A Biographical And Critical Study is a book written by Arthur Huntington Nason and published in 1915. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of James Shirley, an English dramatist who lived in the 17th century. Nason provides a detailed biography of Shirley, including his early life, education, and career as a playwright. The book also includes critical analyses of Shirley's plays, which were popular during his lifetime but have since fallen into obscurity. Nason argues that Shirley's plays are worthy of renewed attention and praise, and he provides a thorough examination of their themes, characters, and literary style. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of English literature and theatre history, as well as anyone interested in the life and works of James Shirley.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164682156
• ISBN13: 9781164682158
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 486 Pages
• Weight: 2.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"