The Non-Dramatic Works of Thomas Dekker, Vol. 2 of 5 (Classic Reprint): The Seauen Deadly Sinnes of London; Newes From Hell; Double P. P.; The Gvls ... Make You Merrie, 1606-1607 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Seven deadly sins of London and more come alive in this early 17th‑century collection, offering sharp satire and vivid scenes for modern readers.

This edition gathers Thomas Dekker’s early works, including The Seuen Deadly Sinnes of London and related pieces from 1606–1607. It presents the original voices, with historical notes that illuminate the streetwise humor and moral questions of the time. Readable and compact, the pages blend street scenes, social satire, and practical wit for curious readers of city life in early modern England.

- A brisk tour of London life through satire, plague imagery, and bold moral reflections
- Portraits of merchants, craftspeople, soldiers, scholars, and other trades carved in lively verse and prose
- A window into early English dramatic and narrative tradition, with notes on printing and edition history
- Accessible language that invites readers to explore humor, danger, and social commentary of the era

Ideal for readers of early English drama and city satire, this volume fits fans of Dekker and collectors of period miscellanies alike.

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