Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 257 Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry) 1857 1920 Bullen, Arthur Henry Butler, A. H. A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lady_Mother Dick of Devonshire -- The lady mother -- The tragedy of Sir John Van Olden Barnavelt -- Captain Underwit. Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders "A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2" by A. H. Bullen is a scholarly compilation of dramatic works from the Old English period, first published in the late 19th century. This volume includes several previously unpublished plays, with contributions from notable playwrights such as John Fletcher and Philip Massinger, although the majority are anonymous. The collection aims to expose readers to historical theatrical works that reflect themes of valor, love, and societal values, showcased through various characters and narratives, with a particular focus on the play “Dick of Devonshire.” The opening of the volume sets the stage with a preface by the editor, A. H. Bullen, highlighting the significance of the plays within and their ties to historical events and life during their respective periods. The introduction to "Dick of Devonshire," the first play in the collection, discusses its authorial attributions and thematic underpinnings, featuring the main character Richard Pike, a Devonshire soldier. As the narrative unfolds in the initial scenes, it introduces a cast of characters involved in political intrigue, familial loyalty, and impending conflict, as Pike prepares for a military expedition, highlighting his character's bravery and the burdens of war. The interweaving plot threads and rich dialogue promise a deeper exploration of human emotion and societal constructs within the fabric of early English drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 PR Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Classics of Literature Category: British Literature 812469 2025-08-05T04:24:09.421522 text/html 812437 812328 2024-11-05T05:44:18.226865 2023-10-05T06:26:03.741246 text/html text/html 367430 2025-08-05T04:24:28.869894 application/epub+zip 377850 2025-08-05T04:24:14.229483 application/epub+zip 366652 2025-08-05T04:24:12.114523 application/epub+zip 772074 2025-08-05T04:24:36.883860 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 653096 2025-08-05T04:24:26.512419 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 620380 2022-09-05T09:02:47.866055 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 637749 2025-08-05T04:24:08.461485 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 617978 2024-10-28T17:58:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17594 2025-08-05T04:24:37.055829 application/rdf+xml 17727 2025-08-05T04:24:12.626487 image/jpeg 3984 2025-08-05T04:24:12.372467 image/jpeg 359145 2025-08-05T04:24:09.481706 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia