"This is the new paperback edition of the first fully annotated volume of Ben Jonson's 'The Magnetic Lady' written in 1632. It contains textual and explanatory notes and the text is modernised for student use. The introduction places the play in the context of Jonson's later dramatic and poetic works and discusses the political context of the Caroline court. A performance history of the play and fresh material relating to its seventeenth ..."
The Magnetic Lady(1st Edition) (The Revels Plays) by Ben Jonson, PeterHappe Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2000 by Manchester University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7190-4889-0, ISBN: 0-7190-4889-3
"This is the first fully annotated edition of Ben Jonson's The Magnetic Lady, written in 1632. The introduction places the play in the context of Jonson's later dramatic and poetic works and discusses the political context of the Caroline court. A performance history of the play and fresh material relating to its 17th-century reception are also provided. This new edition by Peter Happè reappraises Jonson's much-neglected play and argues ..."
The Devil Is an Ass(Updated) (Revels Plays) by Ben Jonson, PeterHappe Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 1994 by Manchester Univ Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-7190-1556-4, ISBN: 0-7190-1556-1
"This edition of "The Devil is an Ass" (1616) aims to provide an insight into Jonson's life and work, the theatrical qualities of the play, its political background and its textual history. In his introduction, Peter Happe looks at the special place of the play in Jonson's own life, his interest in London, the theatrical setting of the play and its sources and analogues. There are critical and explanatory commentaries and a glossarial in ..."
1 Complete Plays of John Bale: Volume I (Tudor Interludes) by PeterHappe, John Bale Hardcover, 177 Pages, Published 1985 by D.S.Brewer ISBN-13: 978-0-85991-174-0, ISBN: 0-85991-174-8
"Two-volume collection providing the first opportunity to consider Bale's surviving dramatic work as a whole in the original language. His plays explore the theological and political implications of the English Reformation and offers a Protestant counterblast to the English mystery cycles."
"Enter the King: Theatre, Liturgy, and Ritual in the Medieval Civic Triumph (Oxford,
1998). McAlindon ... Shakespeare's English Histories: A Quest of Form and
Genre (Binghampton, 1996) (Exploration of medieval origins and later
development.) ..."
"English Drama before Shakespeare surveys the range of dramatic activity in English up to 1590. The book challenges the traditional divisions between Medieval and Renaissance literature by showing that there was much continuity throughout this period, in spite of many innovations. The range of dramatic activity includes well-known features such as mystery cycles and the interludes, as well as comedy and tragedy. Para-dramatic activity su ..."
"a modern-spelling version of the play had been included by Collier in the third
edition of Dodsley's A Select Collection of Old ... J. D. Schuchter (English Morality
Plays and Moral Interludes) and by G. A. Lester (Three Late Medieval Morality
Plays), present modern-spelling texts. ... (London: Bibliographical Society, 1939),
1:81-85. ... 6 F. Madan, "Day-Book of John Dome, Bookseller in Oxford, 28
Introduction."
John Bale(1st Edition) (English Authors Series) by PeterHappe, Dr. Perter Happe Hardcover, 174 Pages, Published 1996 by Twayne Publishers ISBN-13: 978-0-8057-7048-3, ISBN: 0-8057-7048-8
"This study examines the life and works of John Bale, the leading playwright of the English Reformation. At first a Catholic in the Carmelite order, Bale converted during the later years of Henry VIII to Protestantism and began writing plays and polemical works that made him a leading figure in the Reformation and one of the most effective proponents of the Protestant cause in England. Peter Happe argues that when carefully read, Bale's ..."
The Tide Tarrieth No Man(1st Edition) by George Wapull (The Malone Society MUP) by PeterHappe, Happã Peter, George Wapull Hardcover, 150 Pages, Published 2013 by Manchester University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7190-8931-2, ISBN: 0-7190-8931-X
"This volume is a photographic facsimile from the copy of the play by George Wapull in the Harry Ransom Centre. It was originally printed in 1576 by Hugh Jackson, and is one of only five extant copies. The introduction discusses the place of this play in Jackson's output, including two other interludes printed by him shortly afterwards. Besides compositorial practice and some irregularities, it addresses the identity of the author, hist ..."
For Pleasure and Profit Six Dutch Rhetoricians Plays, Volume Two: Three Classical Plays (MEDIEVAL & RENAIS TEXT STUDIES) by Acmrs Publications, Elsa Streitman, PeterHappe Paperback, 203 Pages, Published 2013 by Acmrs Publications ISBN-13: 978-0-86698-478-2, ISBN: 0-86698-478-X
The Trial of Treasure(1st Edition) By anonymous (The Malone Society MUP) by PeterHappe, The Malone Society Hardcover, 96 Pages, Published 2009 by Manchester University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7190-8096-8, ISBN: 0-7190-8096-7
"This edition of The Trial of Treasure will be a photographic facsimile of one of the five extant copies of this apparently anonymous play which was printed in 1567 by Thomas Purfoote. It will reproduce the copy at the Harry Ransome Library, Austin, Texas which has an anomaly in the printing not found in the other copies. In considering typographical characteristics of the text the Introduction discusses the place of this play in Purfoot ..."
"Back CoverLongman Literature in English SeriesGeneral Editors:Professor David Carroll and Professor Michael Wheeler (Lancaster University)The Longman Literature in English Series provides students of literature with a critical introduction to the major genres in their historical context. As well as studies on all periods of English and American literature, the series includes books on criticism and literary theory, the intellectual and ..."
"This edition of "The Devil is an Ass" (1616) aims to provide an insight into Jonson's life and work, the theatrical qualities of the play, its political background and its textual history. In his introduction, Peter Happe looks at the special place of the play in Jonson's own life, his interest in London, the theatrical setting of the play and its sources and analogues. There are critical and explanatory commentaries and a glossarial in ..."
Vocacyon of Johan Bale (Medieval and Renaissance Texts and Studies) by PeterHappe, John N. King Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 1990 by Mrts ISBN-13: 978-0-86698-079-1, ISBN: 0-86698-079-2
Four Morality Plays(Reprint) The Castle of Perseverance / Magnyfycence / King Johan /Ane Satire of the Thie Estaitis (The Penguin English Library) by John Skelton, Johan Bale, David Lindsay, PeterHappe, Uk Penguin Paperback, 720 Pages, Published 1987 by Penguin Classics ISBN-13: 978-0-14-043119-3, ISBN: 0-14-043119-5
"Book by Skelton John Bale Johan Lindsay David"
Mediaeval English Drama A Collection of Critical Essays (Casebook) by PeterHappe, A. E. Dyson Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 1984 by Macmillan Import ISBN-13: 978-0-333-34082-0, ISBN: 0-333-34082-5
Mediaeval English Drama A Collection of Critical Essays (Casebook) by PeterHappe Paperback, 228 Pages, Published 1984 by Palgrave Macm ISBN-13: 978-0-333-34083-7, ISBN: 0-333-34083-3
"This volume presents critical appraisals of Medieval drama, particularly in regard to structure and technique, and the appreciation of theatrical qualities. The selection reflects the marked changes in approaches to pre-Renaissance drama, influenced by new perceptions among both scholars and stage-interpreters."
Tudor Interludes (English Library) by PeterHappe Paperback, 440 Pages, Published 1972 by Penguin Classics ISBN-13: 978-0-14-043062-2, ISBN: 0-14-043062-8
"Paperback."
Winter's Tale (Shakespeare Workshop) by William Shakespeare, PeterHappe Paperback, 86 Pages, Published 1969 by Ginn & Co. ISBN-13: 978-0-602-21050-2, ISBN: 0-602-21050-X
"Webster's paperbacks take advantage of the fact that classics are frequently assigned readings in English courses. By using a running English-to-Dutch thesaurus at the bottom of each page, this edition of The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare was edited for three audiences. The first includes Dutch-speaking students enrolled in an English Language Program (ELP), an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) program, an English as a Second L ..."