A Game at Chesse

Originally published in 1929, this book presents a critical edition of A Game at Chesse, by the Jacobean dramatist Thomas Middleton.

Thomas Middleton (Author), R. C. Bald (Edited by)

9781107487437, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 19 February 2015

208 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.1 cm, 0.25 kg

Originally published in 1929, this book presents a critical edition of A Game at Chesse, by the Jacobean dramatist Thomas Middleton. A detailed introduction, editorial notes and appendices are included, in addition to the complete text of the play. Illustrative figures are also incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Jacobean theatre and literary criticism.

Preface
Introduction: Historical background
Stage history
The texts
A Game at Chesse
Textual notes
Notes
Appendices: A. Documents relating to A Game at Chesse
B. Two scenes from MS. Malone 25.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]