The Old English Dramatists

The Old English Dramatists is a book written by James Russell Lowell, an American poet, critic, and diplomat. The book is a collection of essays that explores the works of several Old English dramatists, including Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, and William Shakespeare. Lowell's analysis delves into the themes, characters, and literary techniques used by these playwrights, highlighting the significance and impact of their works on English literature. The book also includes biographical information about each dramatist, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their lives and creative processes. Overall, The Old English Dramatists is a comprehensive and insightful examination of the works of some of the most influential writers in English literature.1893. Lowell is one of the group of authors sometimes called the Fireside Poets, or the Schoolroom Poets, a group which also included Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. Because of their conservative approach to verse and the often blatant morality in their poetry, the very qualities that made them popular in their day, have put them out of favor for much of the twentieth century. However, given that Lowell was an ardent abolitionist he may not have been considered conservative in his day. The substance of this volume originated from six lectures read by Lowell at the Lowell Institute in Boston. Contents: Marlowe; Webster; Chapman; Beaumont and Fletcher; and Massinger and Ford. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.