A Quip For An Upstart Courtier - Robert Greene - Bog

A Quip For An Upstart Courtier: Or A Quaint Dispute Between Velvet Breeches And Cloth Breeches is a satirical play written by Robert Greene in 1592. The play is a witty and humorous account of a dispute between two courtiers, one wearing velvet breeches and the other wearing cloth breeches, over who is more fashionable and deserving of respect. The play is a commentary on the vanity and pretentiousness of the courtiers of the time and their obsession with fashion and social status. It is written in a lively and entertaining style, with clever wordplay and puns, and provides a fascinating insight into the social and cultural milieu of the Elizabethan court. The play is a classic example of the Elizabethan satirical tradition and is still enjoyed by readers and theatre-goers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.