This edition of "The Devil is an Ass" (1616) aims to provide an insight into Jonson's life and work, the theatrical qualities of the play, its political background and its textual history. In his introduction, Peter Happe looks at the special place of the play in Jonson's own life, his interest in London, the theatrical setting of the play and its sources and analogues. There are critical and explanatory commentaries and a glossarial index. The play is seen in its historical and political context, by linking it with late medieval and Elizabethan plays, as well as with the Jacobean stage. The text is meticulously and reliably edited, with modernized spelling for today's reader. A commentary is provided to explain difficult or significant passages. The stage history of the play also includes very recent productions.
- ISBN10 0719015561
- ISBN13 9780719015564
- Publish Date 5 May 1994
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 24 January 1997
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Manchester University Press
- Edition New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 224
- Language English