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King Lear’s Wife ; The Crier by Night ; The Riding to Lithend ; Midsummer eve ; Laodice and Danaë

King Lear’s Wife ; The Crier by Night ; The Riding to Lithend ; Midsummer eve ; Laodice and Danaë

Gordon Bottomley

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9781176752429
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This collection presents five plays by British poet and playwright Gordon Bottomley, showcasing his distinctive verse and dramatic flair. Included are 'King Lear’s Wife,' a poignant exploration of the unseen queen in Shakespeare’s tragedy; 'The Crier by Night,' a suspenseful drama; 'The Riding to Lithend,' a powerful historical piece; 'Midsummer Eve,' evoking magical and pastoral themes; and 'Laodice and Danaë,' drawing on classical mythology. Bottomley’s plays are known for their lyrical language, atmospheric settings, and exploration of intense human emotions. This volume offers a valuable glimpse into the work of a significant figure in early 20th-century British drama, appealing to readers interested in verse drama, historical themes, and the revival of poetic drama.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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