02830cam a22003493u 4500 55769 UtSlPG 20260610134302.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Greene, Robert, 1558?-1592 Robert Greene: [Six Plays] The complete plays of Robert Greene Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-10-18 Introduction -- Alphonsus, King of Arragon -- A looking-glass for London and England -- Orlando Furioso -- Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay -- James the Fourth -- George-a-Greene, the pinner of Wakefield -- Appendix: The jolly pindèr of Wakefield, with Robin Hood, Scarlet and John. Produced by Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version,also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "The Complete Plays of Robert Greene" edited by Thomas H. Dickinson is a collection of plays written during the late 16th century. This volume showcases the works of Robert Greene, a prominent figure in Elizabethan drama, whose life and writings reflect the complexity of his time and the evolution of English theater. The plays included are characterized by a blend of romanticism, morality, and satire, reflecting Greene's unique perspective on life, society, and the emerging form of English drama. The opening of the collection provides a detailed introduction to Greene’s life and his significance in the context of the Elizabethan era. It addresses the misunderstandings surrounding his reputation, emphasizing his contributions to the development of drama as an art form distinct from mere didactic storytelling. The introductory section discusses Greene's interactions with contemporary playwrights like Marlowe and Shakespeare, as well as the moral themes present in his works. Greene’s struggle with personal vices and societal criticism adds a layer of depth to his plays, offering readers not only tales of intrigue and adventure but also insightful reflections on human nature and the moral fabric of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 Greene, Robert, 1558-1592 Dickinson, Thomas H., 1877-1961 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55769 96600 96600