Publisher's Synopsis
Pimlyco Or Runne Red-Cap: Tis A Mad World At Hogsdon, 1609 (1891) is a play from the 17th century, written by an anonymous author. The play is set in the fictional town of Hogsdon and depicts a world that is seemingly mad and chaotic. The main character, Pimlyco, is a young man who is trying to navigate this world and find his place in it. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a group of thieves, a madman, and a group of women who are all vying for his attention. The play is filled with humor, satire, and social commentary, and provides a glimpse into the world of early modern English theater. This edition of the play was published in 1891 and includes an introduction and notes by the editor.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.