Four Tudor Comedies
by William Tydeman (Editor)

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Readers appreciate the unique exploration of Tudor-era humor and wit found in the anthology of lesser-known comedies. The compilation is praised for providing distinct insights into the social dynamics of 16th-century England. Overall, it offers a delightful experience for fans of historical theatre.

Unique insights into Tudor humorDelightful and engagingRich historical context

Synopsis

Tudor dramatists were aware of the benefits of laughter, and this is shown in this range of plays, including "Jacke Jugeler", "Roister Doister", "Gammer Gurton's Nedle", and "Mother Bombie".

The author's introduction sets the scene and makes an appraisal of the context and achievement of the plays.

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PublisherPenguin
Year2001
BindingPaperback
Pages448
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780141439228
ISBN-10014143922X

Four Tudor Comedies is a British play written by William Tydeman (Editor) and published by Penguin (2001).

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Penguin · 2001 · 448 pp

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