A Quip For An Upstart Courtier: Or A Quaint Dispute Between Velvet Breeches And Cloth Breeches (1592)

by Robert Greene

Book Overview

""A Quip For An Upstart Courtier"" is a satirical play written by Robert Greene in 1592. The play revolves around a humorous dispute between two courtiers, one dressed in velvet breeches and the other in cloth breeches. The play is a commentary on the social climbing and pretentiousness of the courtiers of the time. The characters engage in witty banter and insults, showcasing Greene's skill as a writer. The play also includes a subplot involving...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104599120
• ISBN13: 9781104599126
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"