Queen Mary (Classic Reprint): Two Old Plays by Decker and Webster, and Thomas Heywood: Two Old Plays by Decker and Webster, and Thomas Heywood (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Queen Mary and the old stage come alive again with vibrant, historical drama.

This edition presents two early plays by Dekker and Webster, along with Heywood, newly edited by William John Blew, and paired with a prefatory essay on the relations of old and modern drama. The result is a window into a turbulent era told with brisk, room‑full energy.

The collection reprints historical plays that, though robust and sometimes rough, feel vivid and lifelike. Expect scenes of political challenge, royal intrigue, and personal loyalties set against the late Tudor world. The editing frames the plays to highlight how early dramatists treated fame, power, and faith, while preserving the atmosphere of the original writing.

• Experience dramatic portraits of Wyat, Jane Grey, Elizabeth, and their era’s political currents.
• See how early dramatists mix serious history with bursts of humor and human moment.
• Explore the challenges of state, church, and personal conscience in a shifting time.
• Read scholarly notes and context that illuminate the plays’ creation and reception.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical drama, early modern theater, or a carefully curated look at Tudor politics on stage.

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