02683cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500480015926400510020730000470025833600260030533700260033133800360035750000820039350000310047550501100050650800800061652014950069653400450219165300610223685600430229799900170234010656UtSlPG20260610133245.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBullen, A. H.q(Arthur Henry),d1857-192012aA Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lady_Mother  aRelease date is 2004-01-010 aDick of Devonshire -- The lady mother -- The tragedy of Sir John Van Olden Barnavelt -- Captain Underwit.  aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2" by A. H. Bullen is a scholarly compilation of dramatic works from the Old English period, first published in the late 19th century. This volume includes several previously unpublished plays, with contributions from notable playwrights such as John Fletcher and Philip Massinger, although the majority are anonymous. The collection aims to expose readers to historical theatrical works that reflect themes of valor, love, and societal values, showcased through various characters and narratives, with a particular focus on the play “Dick of Devonshire.”  The opening of the volume sets the stage with a preface by the editor, A. H. Bullen, highlighting the significance of the plays within and their ties to historical events and life during their respective periods. The introduction to "Dick of Devonshire," the first play in the collection, discusses its authorial attributions and thematic underpinnings, featuring the main character Richard Pike, a Devonshire soldier. As the narrative unfolds in the initial scenes, it introduces a cast of characters involved in political intrigue, familial loyalty, and impending conflict, as Pike prepares for a military expedition, highlighting his character's bravery and the burdens of war. The interweaving plot threads and rich dialogue promise a deeper exploration of human emotion and societal constructs within the fabric of early English drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-160040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10656  c52109d52109