Publisher's Synopsis
The Knight of the Maypole: A Comedy in Four Acts is a play written by John Davidson and first published in 1903. The play is set in medieval England and revolves around the character of Sir John, a knight who is obsessed with the May Day celebrations and the Maypole. The play follows Sir John's attempts to win the love of Lady Isobel, who is betrothed to another man, and his efforts to protect the Maypole from being destroyed by the villagers. The play is a comedy and features a cast of colorful characters, including a group of peasants, a court jester, and a band of outlaws. Throughout the play, Davidson explores themes of love, loyalty, and tradition. The Knight of the Maypole is a charming and light-hearted play that offers a glimpse into medieval life and culture.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.
