The 1598 Greene, Robert 1558?-1592 creator Swaen, A. E. H. (Adriaan Ernst Hugo) 1863-1947 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Scottish History of James the Fourth" by Robert Greene is a historical play likely written in the late 16th century. The narrative revolves around the political dynamics and personal relationships surrounding King James IV of Scotland, particularly focusing on his infatuation with themes of love and loyalty amidst conflict, betrayal, and ambition. The opening of the play introduces us to Oberon, the king of fairies, and Bohan, a disenchanted Scot who expresses his disdain for the world due to the betrayal and flatteries of court life. Bohan recounts his disillusionment with his previous aspirations and how he has retreated to a tomb, reflecting a desire for escape and tranquility. As the story unfolds, other characters including the King of Scots and his new English bride, Dorothea, are introduced, setting the stage for intrigue and conflict, particularly concerning the king's divided affections and his court's concerns about loyalty and governance. The blend of comedy, fairy interaction, and dramatic political stakes hints at a rich tapestry of themes that will play out in this historical retelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-09-08 Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Historical drama James IV, King of Scotland, 1473-1513 -- Drama Scotland -- History -- James IV, 1488-1513 -- Drama PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43668 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43668 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134013.0 43668