The Old Wives Tale, 1595; Volume 10
- 74 Seiten
- 3 Lesestunden
George Peele war ein Dichter, Dramatiker und Übersetzer, der einen Master-Abschluss von der Universität Oxford besaß. Seine Interessen lagen stark im pastoralen und romantischen Bereich, und seine Anspielungen auf die klassische Mythologie sind bodenständig, wobei er die Götter als Menschen und nicht als Personifikationen behandelt. Trotz erheblicher Schulden, die wahrscheinlich auf schlechte GeschäftsInvestitionen zurückzuführen waren und nicht auf Anschuldigungen wegen ausschweifenden Verhaltens, hinterließ Peele deutliche Spuren in der englischen Literatur.






George Peele was a prominent Elizabethan playwright, known for his works such as 'The Old Wives' Tale' and 'David and Bethsabe'. This collection includes all of Peele's surviving plays, along with a detailed introduction providing historical context and critical analysis. It is an essential volume for anyone interested in the literature of the English Renaissance.
George Peele was a gifted and versatile Elizabethan playwright who wrote plays in various genres. This collection includes a selection of his works, including his famous play, The Old Wives' Tale, which tells the story of a mischievous fairy who causes chaos in a rural community. Other plays in the collection include The Love of King David and Fair Bethsabe and The Battle of Alcazar. The collection also includes Peele's poems which showcase his flair for poetic language and imagery.
With Memoirs Of The Authors And Notes (1861)
This collection of works by George Peele includes some of his most famous plays, poems, and prose. With introductions and notes by A. H. Bullen, it's a must-read for anyone interested in Renaissance literature.