by Matthew Steggle (Author)
Offers a groudbreaking and authoritative account of the life and works of Richard Brome, the leading comic playwright of 1630s London - reconstructs the chronology of his career from manservant to successful professional dramatist and beyond, and discusses all his comedies, including the two best-known plays, 'A Jovial Crew' and 'The Antipodes'. -- .
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Published: 28 Oct 2004
ISBN 10: 0719063582
ISBN 13: 9780719063589