Publisher's Synopsis
The Dramatic Works of John Ford V2 is a book that contains a collection of plays written by the English playwright John Ford. The book was first published in 1811 and is the second volume in a series of works by Ford. The plays included in this volume are The Lover's Melancholy, The Broken Heart, Perkin Warbeck, and The Fancies Chaste and Noble. The Lover's Melancholy is a romantic tragedy about a young man who falls in love with a woman who is under a spell of melancholy. The Broken Heart is a tragedy that explores the themes of love, power, and revenge. Perkin Warbeck is a historical play that tells the story of a pretender to the English throne during the reign of Henry VII. The Fancies Chaste and Noble is a comedy that satirizes the courtly love tradition.Overall, The Dramatic Works of John Ford V2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the works of John Ford or in the history of English drama. The plays included in this volume offer a glimpse into the literary and cultural landscape of the early 17th century, and they continue to be studied and performed today.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.
