Thomas Dekker
Edited, with an introduction and notes by Ernest Rhys. Unexpurgated Edition
This volume of the Mermaid Series, edited with an introduction and notes by Ernest Rhys, gathers four plays by the Elizabethan and Jacobean dramatist Thomas Dekker. The Shoemaker's Holiday is a merry comedy of London craftsmen, built around the rise of the shoemaker Simon Eyre to Lord Mayor. The two parts of The Honest Whore follow Bellafront's reform and the trials that test it, alongside the comic patience of the linen draper Candido. Old Fortunatus dramatizes the folk tale of a magic purse and a wishing hat, and The Witch of Edmonton, written with William Rowley and John Ford, is a domestic tragedy based on a real case of witchcraft. The plays are available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first act is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Dekker
Thomas Dekker by Thomas Dekker can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Thomas Dekker in the public domain?
Yes. Thomas Dekker by Thomas Dekker is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Thomas Dekker?
About 9 h 07 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Thomas Dekker?
Thomas Dekker by Thomas Dekker is filed under "Drama" in the Vinteuil library.
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