TY - BOOK AU - Dodsley,Robert AU - Hazlitt,William Carew TI - A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 14 AV - PR PY - 2010/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - English drama N1 - Release date is 2010-08-10; The rebellion -- Lust's dominion; or, The lascivious queen -- Andromana; or, The merchant's wife -- Lady Alimony -- The parson's wedding; Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Christine Aldridge and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 14" by Dodsley and Hazlitt is a collection of theatrical works written in the early 18th century. This volume features a variety of plays, including the tragedy "The Rebellion" by Thomas Rawlins, along with several other titles illustrating the breadth of old English drama. The collection likely aims to showcase the themes and styles of the time, specifically focusing on rebellion, romance, and the complexities of human emotions, alongside social commentary. The opening of the collection introduces "The Rebellion," highlighting its author and offering a glimpse into the background and accolades surrounding it. It sets up a rich narrative filled with characters such as Antonio, a nobleman embroiled in conflict, and Machiavel, a figure scheming for power. As the play unfolds, it depicts themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of ambition against a backdrop of civil strife, setting the stage for an exploration of moral dilemmas and personal relationships amid chaos. The scenes introduce various characters who interlace their destinies through love, honor, and the tension of impending war, drawing readers into a vibrant, dramatic world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33398 ER -