Bøger af George Peele

George Peele was a gifted and versatile Elizabethan playwright who wrote plays in various genres. This collection includes a selection of his works, including his famous play, The Old Wives' Tale, which tells the story of a mischievous fairy who causes chaos in a rural community. Other plays in the collection include The Love of King David and Fair Bethsabe and The Battle of Alcazar. The collection also includes Peele's poems which showcase his flair for poetic language and imagery.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This collection of plays by George Peele includes some of his most well-known works, including 'David and Bethsabe' and 'Polyhymnia.' Peele was a prominent playwright in the Elizabethan era, known for his poetic language and complex characters. This edition provides a comprehensive look at Peele's contributions to early English drama.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

One of the most celebrated works of the Elizabethan stage, this play tells the story of Paris's controversial judgement of the three goddesses and its tragic consequences. A masterpiece of Renaissance drama, it is a must-read for scholars of early modern literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book offers a fascinating collection of major works by the Elizabethan playwright and poet George Peele, including David and Bethsabe, a retelling of the well-known Biblical story of King David and Bathsheba, and Descensus Astrææ, a complex allegorical play that explores themes of redemption and spiritual renewal. The editor provides a detailed account of Peele's life and artistic career, offering insights into his literary style and the cultural context in which his works were produced. This book is a must-read for students and scholars of Renaissance drama and poetry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Merrie Conceited Jests, Of George Peele Gentleman, Sometimes Student In Oxford George Peele Henry Bell, 1809

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

Merrie Conceited Jests is a collection of humorous stories and jokes compiled by George Peele, a gentleman and former student at Oxford University. Originally published in the 16th century, this 1809 edition includes a preface and notes by the editor, who provides historical context and explains some of the more obscure references. The jokes cover a wide range of topics, including love, marriage, and politics, and are often bawdy and irreverent. Despite being over 400 years old, many of the jokes are still surprisingly relevant and funny today. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the humor of Elizabethan England and the mind of one of its most talented writers.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.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Old Wives Tale, 1595; Malone Society Reprints reprint George Peele, Malone Society Printed for the Malone society by H. Hart at the Oxford University Press, 1908 English drama