9780243445882 - The Gentleman Usher Classic Reprint by George Chapman (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a glimpse into an early 17th-century English play, 'Vincentio and Margaret,' through a reproduction of the first three scenes of Act 3, as adapted by John Marston. Marston's version of the play engages with complex themes of love, deceit, wit, and ambition. The work offers a prime example of the author's facility with satire, in particular the mocking of the fashionable courtly manners of the day. His insightful observations into human nature are captured in the interactions between characters who embody courtly attitudes, and those who seek genuine connection. The inclusion of an appendix with annotations and commentary enhances the book's appeal to scholars and general readers alike, making it a valuable resource for studying Marston's distinctive voice and perspective. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.