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Title: Robert Greene: [Six Plays]

Alternate Title: The complete plays of Robert Greene

Note: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Introduction -- Alphonsus, King of Arragon -- A looking-glass for London and England -- Orlando Furioso -- Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay -- James the Fourth -- George-a-Greene, the pinner of Wakefield -- Appendix: The jolly pindèr of Wakefield, with Robin Hood, Scarlet and John.

Credits: Produced by Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature
(online soon in an extended version,also linking to free
sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational
materials,...) (Images generously made available by the
Internet Archive.)

Summary: "The Complete Plays of Robert Greene" edited by Thomas H. Dickinson is a collection of plays written during the late 16th century. This volume showcases the works of Robert Greene, a prominent figure in Elizabethan drama, whose life and writings reflect the complexity of his time and the evolution of English theater. The plays included are characterized by a blend of romanticism, morality, and satire, reflecting Greene's unique perspective on life, society, and the emerging form of English drama. The opening of the collection provides a detailed introduction to Greene’s life and his significance in the context of the Elizabethan era. It addresses the misunderstandings surrounding his reputation, emphasizing his contributions to the development of drama as an art form distinct from mere didactic storytelling. The introductory section discusses Greene's interactions with contemporary playwrights like Marlowe and Shakespeare, as well as the moral themes present in his works. Greene’s struggle with personal vices and societal criticism adds a layer of depth to his plays, offering readers not only tales of intrigue and adventure but also insightful reflections on human nature and the moral fabric of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Greene, Robert, 1558?-1592

Editor: Dickinson, Thomas H., 1877-1961

EBook No.: 55769

Published: Oct 18, 2017

Downloads: 317

Language: English

Subject: English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600

Subject: Greene, Robert, 1558-1592

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Robert Greene: [Six Plays]

Alternate Title: The complete plays of Robert Greene

Note: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Introduction -- Alphonsus, King of Arragon -- A looking-glass for London and England -- Orlando Furioso -- Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay -- James the Fourth -- George-a-Greene, the pinner of Wakefield -- Appendix: The jolly pindèr of Wakefield, with Robin Hood, Scarlet and John.

Credits: Produced by Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature
(online soon in an extended version,also linking to free
sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational
materials,...) (Images generously made available by the
Internet Archive.)

Summary: "The Complete Plays of Robert Greene" edited by Thomas H. Dickinson is a collection of plays written during the late 16th century. This volume showcases the works of Robert Greene, a prominent figure in Elizabethan drama, whose life and writings reflect the complexity of his time and the evolution of English theater. The plays included are characterized by a blend of romanticism, morality, and satire, reflecting Greene's unique perspective on life, society, and the emerging form of English drama. The opening of the collection provides a detailed introduction to Greene’s life and his significance in the context of the Elizabethan era. It addresses the misunderstandings surrounding his reputation, emphasizing his contributions to the development of drama as an art form distinct from mere didactic storytelling. The introductory section discusses Greene's interactions with contemporary playwrights like Marlowe and Shakespeare, as well as the moral themes present in his works. Greene’s struggle with personal vices and societal criticism adds a layer of depth to his plays, offering readers not only tales of intrigue and adventure but also insightful reflections on human nature and the moral fabric of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Greene, Robert, 1558?-1592

Editor: Dickinson, Thomas H., 1877-1961

EBook No.: 55769

Published: Oct 18, 2017

Downloads: 317

Language: English

Subject: English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600

Subject: Greene, Robert, 1558-1592

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.