Philip Massinger Libri

This remarkable 51-volume collection features seminal writings from literature, philosophy, history, and mythology, curated by Charles William Eliot, Harvard's longest-serving president. Known as "Dr. Eliot's Five Foot Shelf," it embodies his vision that a comprehensive liberal education can be achieved through a carefully selected anthology. Originally published between 1909 and 1917, it remains a significant resource for those seeking to explore foundational texts that have shaped human thought and culture.

The life of Philip Massinger is marked by his struggle for financial stability as a playwright in London after leaving Oxford without a degree. Following the death of his father and the loss of financial support, he faced hardships while writing for the Elizabethan stage. His collaboration with Philip Henslowe and later with John Fletcher for the King's Men defined his career. Despite moments of poverty and uncertainty, he continued to produce plays until his sudden death in 1640, leaving a legacy intertwined with the theatrical landscape of his time.

Excerpt from The Roman Actor: A Tragedie, as It Hath Divers Times Beene, With Good Allowance Acted, at the Private Play-House in the Black-Friers, by the Kings Majesties ServantsWith admiration heerebcheld him fall And yet out-litre his tragique Funerall For tis a quefiion Whether Caz/kw glorie Roi: to its heighth before, or in this Storie. Or whether Park in fdommam fattour Were there exaltedfihen in thisthy labour. Each line (peakes him an Emperour, e townes thy deferuing temples with.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The collection features four notable plays by Philip Massinger, showcasing his skill in crafting complex characters and engaging narratives. Each work reflects the themes of morality, power, and human nature, characteristic of the playwright's style. The selection highlights Massinger's contributions to English drama, offering insights into the social and political issues of his time while providing rich dialogue and intricate plots that continue to resonate with contemporary audiences.

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This Jacobean tragic-comedy by Philip Massinger explores the cultural conflict between Christian Europe and Muslim North Africa experienced when the two began to travel and trade in the early modern period.