Delphi Complete Works of Philip Massinger (Illustrated)

The English Jacobean and Caroline playwright, Philip Massinger was celebrated for his comedic genius, finely plotted plays, social realism and incisive satire. Following the death of Shakespeare in 1616 and Fletcher in 1625, Massinger became the leading playwright of the King's Men's. His most popular and influential play, ‘A New Way to Pay Old Debts’ expresses a timeless indignation at economic oppression and social disorder, while ‘The City Madam’ deals with similar evils, combining naturalistic and symbolic modes. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Massinger’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare plays and poetry, concise introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Massinger’s life and works
* Concise introductions to the major works
* All 38 plays, with individual contents tables
* Features many rare plays appearing for the first time in digital publishing
* Includes Nicholas Rowe’s ‘The Fair Penitent’, the 1632 adaptation of Massinger’s ‘The Fatal Dowry’
* Excellent formatting of the plays
* Useful Glossary of Jacobean Language
* Massinger’s rare poetry, available in no other collection