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100	1		_aBullen, A. H. _q(Arthur Henry), _d1857-1920
245	1	2	_aA Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lady_Mother
500			_aRelease date is 2004-01-01
505	0		_aDick of Devonshire -- The lady mother -- The tragedy of Sir John Van Olden Barnavelt -- Captain Underwit.
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520			_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 This volume includes several previously unpublished plays, with contributions from notable playwrights such as John Fletcher and Philip Massinger, although the majority are anonymous.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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10656
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