James Shirley - The Cardinal: "Heaven's the perfection of all that can be said or thought"
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Long attributed to William Shakespeare, Double Falshood remained one of the most enigmatic works in the Shakespearean canon until the late 18th century, when scholar Lewis Theobald claimed to have discovered the lost manuscript. This edition includes Theobald's introduction and the full text of Double Falshood, as well as a detailed analysis of the play's literary and historical significance.
This collection brings together the plays and poems of two important 17th-century writers, James Shirley and William Gifford, as edited by Alexander Dyce. With a wealth of fascinating material and invaluable critical commentary, this edition is an essential resource for anyone interested in the drama and literature of this period.
This collection features the complete dramatic works and poems of James Shirley, including rare and previously unpublished pieces. Shirley was a major figure in English Renaissance drama and his work drew critical acclaim and influenced many of his contemporaries and successors. A must-have for lovers of early modern English literature.