The Comedies of Machiavelli: The Woman from Andros; The Mandrake; Clizia

by NiccoloMachiavelli (Author), David Sices (Editor), JamesB.Atkinson (Editor)

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  Paperback
  2007

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  Features translations of The Woman From Andros ; The Mandrake ; and Clizia , a work inspired by Plautus' Casin . This work explores English plays whose racy vernacular language, subtle characterisation, and innovative dramatic construction preceded Shakespeare's establishment of English-speaking theatrical comedy by more than a half century.