Middleton, Thomas
A Game at Chess (Revels Plays)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719016349
- author:
- Middleton, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 224
- Genre:
- Drama texts, plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Thomas Middleton's "A Game at Chess" is a play that has long been overshadowed by its notorious history. Performed at the Globe Theatre in 1624, it was a nine-day sensation due to its frank discussion of state matters, which were usually taboo on stage. The play's use of allegory and intrigue may seem old-fashioned today, but Middleton's innovative approach, incorporating the popular game of chess as a narrative device, gives the work a surprising complexity. Written in the early 17th century, "A Game at Chess" showcases Middleton's skilled craftsmanship. This edition of the play offers a fresh perspective on a significant work of English drama from the Renaissance period.
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