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Philaster: or Love Lies A-bleeding by Andrew Gurr

Philaster: or Love Lies A-bleeding

By Beaumont and Fletcher

Andrew Gurr, Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher

Manchester University Press · Print & ebook · December 4, 2003

Now back in print after a lengthy absence, one of the most enduring plays of its time.

British & Irish Plays
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A compact entry point into Philaster’s stage life and critical afterlife.
Genres
British & Irish Plays
Published
Manchester University Press, December 4, 2003

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About this book

Now back in print after a lengthy absence, one of the most enduring plays of its time. Edited by the renowned scholar, and recent advisor to the Globe Theatre, Andrew Gurr. No real competition for this singular play. Joins the now very impressive roster of The Revels Plays, almost thirty of which are now in print.

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A compact entry point into Philaster’s stage life and critical afterlife.

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  • performance and staging angles
  • Beaumont and Fletcher in a critical frame

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  • 16th-century theatrical context
  • close attention to playmaking and performance

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British & Irish Plays92%

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Publisher categories

  • British & Irish Literary Criticism
  • 16th-Century Literary Criticism
Authors
Andrew Gurr, Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Published
December 4, 2003
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
British & Irish Literary Criticism