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Two Tudor 'shrew' Plays - (1) John John The Husband, Tib His Wife, And Sir John The Priest, By John Heywood (c1533)

Two Tudor 'shrew' Plays - (1) John John The Husband, Tib His Wife, And Sir John The Priest, By John Heywood (c1533)

John Heywood

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Antologías (no poéticas)
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9781286677094
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This volume presents two early Tudor plays exploring marital discord and domestic life: 'John John The Husband, Tib His Wife, And Sir John The Priest' by John Heywood (c.1533) and the anonymous 'Tom Tiler And His Wife' (c.1551). These plays, often categorized as 'shrew' plays, offer a fascinating glimpse into the social dynamics and comedic sensibilities of 16th-century England. Heywood’s play showcases his wit and skill in crafting lively dialogue and memorable characters. 'Tom Tiler And His Wife', a lesser-known but equally engaging work, provides further insight into the era’s perspectives on marriage, gender roles, and social hierarchies. This collection is invaluable for students and scholars of Tudor drama, offering accessible texts that illuminate the rich theatrical landscape of the period.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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