The Pleasant Comodie Of Patient Grissill (1893) - Thomas Decker - Bog

The Pleasant Comodie of Patient Grissill is a play written by Thomas Decker in 1599. The play is a retelling of the medieval tale of Griselda, a patient and virtuous wife who endures a series of trials and tribulations at the hands of her cruel husband. Decker's version of the story is a comedy, with a happy ending and a focus on the humorous aspects of Griselda's trials. The play was first performed in London in the late 16th century and was popular throughout the 17th century. This edition of the play was published in 1893 and includes an introduction by the editor, as well as notes and annotations to help readers understand the historical context and literary references in the text.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.