A Select Collection of Old Plays, Vol. 10 of 12 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book is a collection of three 17th-century plays by Shakerley Marmion, an English poet and playwright. The first play, "Holland's Leaguer," is an excellent comedy about a troop of soldiers set to invade Scotland. The second play, "A Fine Companion," was commonly attributed to Marmion though authorship remains uncertain, and it follows the story of a foolish gentleman as he tries to navigate the perils of courtship and marriage. The final play, "The Antiquary," is perhaps Marmion's most famous work, featuring an eccentric who is obsessed with collecting relics from the past. Through these plays, Marmion wittily critiques the excesses and hypocrisies of his time, poking fun at the superficiality of fashionable society and upper-class foibles. Engaging and satirical, these plays offer a glimpse into the social and cultural mores of 17th-century England while exploring themes of love, wealth, and the absurdity of human vanity.

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