This edition of Jonson's great Roman tragedy is more intensively researched than any that has previously appeared. The text is based on extensive collation of the 1605 and 1616 versions and takes the earlier version as "copy-text." The introduction offers a radically new assessment of Jonson's "historiography" and his treatment of sources. It provides an explanation for the charge of treason leveled at Jonson over Sejanus and for which he had to answer to the Privy Council. Explanatory notes to the text provide much new information to facilitate a properly informed reading of the play.
- ISBN10 373269464X
- ISBN13 9783732694648
- Publish Date 23 May 2018 (first published 11 March 1965)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Outlook Verlag
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 234
- Language English